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by noddi on 14 July 2010 - 12:07
a friend of mine has a gsd bitch which has just whelped her first litter and is now refusing to eat.just wondered if any of yu good people have any suggestions on how to tempt her into eating again.all constructive comments welcome.PLEASE ONLY POST IF YU HAVE A SUGGESTIONS.NO NASTY COMMENTS THANK YOU.Carole Spelman.
by Skippy on 14 July 2010 - 12:07
Carole
How long since she had the litter??
Was it a normal birth??
by DebiSue on 14 July 2010 - 12:07
If it's just a matter of hours she will eventually eat. If it's been a day or so, get her to the vet. She may have complications that need to be addressed quickly. Will she take a particularly tasty treat? Is she drinking? What's her temperature? So much more info needed to help you on this.
by noddi on 14 July 2010 - 12:07
the bitch whelped on Sunday(11.07)she whelped 10 pups but one died(not sure if stillborn)wasn,t told whether it was a difficult birth or not.dont think so as i,m sure i would have been told.this isnt the breeders first litter i might add,they,re old hands like me.i,ve only had 1 bitch who wouldnt eat hardly anything during her pregnancy but ate ravenously afterwards.will ring em in a little while.thanks Skippy.
by AmbiiGSD on 14 July 2010 - 12:07
Carole did she eat all the placenta's?
by Skippy on 14 July 2010 - 13:07
Carole
Tell your friend not to worry,she's had 10,enough good food to keep her going for a few days,just make sure she has water easily available at all times.She will eat when she is ready,at the moment she must just get used to the pups no worries Carole.
by missbeeb on 14 July 2010 - 13:07
I gave "ready porridge" with a very little skimmed milk & water, eggs and honey mixed in... thick drink consistency lol... in the microwave for a couple of mins, they love it!
by noddi on 14 July 2010 - 13:07
just had a word with the breeder.they said it was the easiest whelping they,d had.deceased pup was still born.bitch ate all placentas and has taken a small amount of food.have tried hand feeding.she is drinking.reluctant to leave pups,which obviously is normal.thanks to all thats commented with your suggestions.breeder is appreciative.Carole.
by jaymesie51 on 14 July 2010 - 13:07
natural yogurt weetabix and some goats milk normally works just mix it all together with a little honey
jim h
jim h
by tigermouse on 14 July 2010 - 13:07
http://www.vet-medic.com/pl_Cats+And+Dogs_Nutritional+Supplements_Fortified+Diets_CATDOG_NUTR_FORT.htm
give this a try :)
best wishes
give this a try :)
best wishes
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