Dogs that keep panting after giving birth may be caused by postpartum calcium deficiency. Owners can feed their dogs some calcium supplements, such as liquid calcium, calcium tablets, etc. In addition, dogs are relatively weak after giving birth to puppies, and poor breathing in the body can also cause panting. The owner needs to let the dog rest well and pay attention to the dog's condition. If your dog's panting does not get better, you need to take him to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
1. Postpartum Calcium Deficiency
Dogs suffering from calcium deficiency after delivery will suffer from panting, accompanied by other symptoms such as listlessness, difficulty breathing, convulsions, and body stiffness, especially after giving birth. It is common for small and medium-sized female dogs with large numbers, high milk production, and no calcium supplementation during pregnancy. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner feed the dog calcium supplements or calcium tablets in time, or inject calcium gluconate solution intravenously. After the dog recovers, the owner still needs to pay attention to supplementing the dog with an appropriate amount of calcium to avoid the recurrence of postpartum calcium deficiency symptoms.
2. The breath in the body is not smooth
Some dogs are weak after giving birth to puppies because of their poor physical condition. The breath in the body is not smooth and will cause panting. This is normal physiological panting. As long as the dog does not have other abnormalities, the owner takes careful care of it for a period of time and allows the dog to rest for a few days, it will be fine.
Note: Since giving birth requires a lot of energy, it is recommended that owners pay attention to supplementing the dog with more nutrition and protein after the dog has given birth to ensure the mother's nutritional needs and the adequacy of breast milk. and nutrition. In addition to dog food, you can also feed chicken breasts, boneless fish, beef, egg yolks, goat milk powder, nutritional paste, etc.