There is a myth that dogs do not get toxemia when they are pregnant. Yes, they do. This special condition can occur in any breed of dog.
What to do when your dog "feels sick".
You need to find out if it's normal or a reason to run to the vet. Warning signs: If your dog doesn't eat or drink anything, or drinks too much water, drinks too much water, stays in his bowl and asks for more, that's not good. It is clear that during puke there will be malaise in any case. But you need to carefully monitor how long it lasts, in what form it appears. In a light form - will lie for half an hour and run about. In severe - the dog will lie down for a long time, crying, frequent vomiting is possible, as a consequence, dehydration. In such cases you should not delay going to the vet.
If you found out from the doctor that everything is within normal limits, no medications were prescribed, you need to look for products that will help the animal. For example, as I was told by a beagle breeder, frozen pumpkin helped. Gave a lick tormented toxemia in the dog, it got better, cheerful. Now, as soon as, right away, pumpkin ice cream: "Vegetable Ice. Another acquaintance of Bulldog's was helped by a slightly salted turkey broth. It, by the way, and caused a healthy appetite. In general, who knows what. As long as it was edible and non-allergenic.
Fresh air relieves the attacks of morning sickness. If the dog does not want to go for a walk, does not want to eat, do not force. God be with her, with the walk. Mommy-to-be's state of mind is more important. We put a soft cot near the window, on the cot with the dog, open the window, cover mommy with a blanket. That's all. Let her breathe fresh air. Minutes 10-15 and the dog will cheer up. Maybe even wants to eat. Or go for a walk. We'll see what happens next.
Very interesting point. My personal observations of expectant mothers of different breeds. The attention and affection of a beloved owner cures everything. Here, the toxicosis set in. The dog does not feel well, begins to be nervous. Does not want to eat, nauseous, play and do not want to walk. She's feeling sick and twitchy. And then the owner doesn't fit. In general, everything is wrong and not like that. The condition worsens on a nervous basis. As soon as a beloved master approaches and begins to speak in a monotonous low voice, lightly stroking, the dog feels much better. Not always, of course, this helps. Some moms want to be alone, to rest in silence. This happens very often when there are a lot of dogs. The breeders' attention is scattered to all of them. And the world doesn't revolve around one pet. She understands that. The emotional connection is not too strong. The dog prefers to fight her problems alone. Or the dog is alone, but something is broken in the relationship. Neither will want to communicate. But if you and your dog have a very close emotional connection, communication is the best medicine.
There is also a myth that only purebred dogs have a hard time with pregnancy, that yard dogs "give birth just like that! Sneezed and birthed. That's not true at all. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the body. And mongrel dogs can be "toxic" too. And they often give birth with multiple complications. And they can even die in childbirth. Anything can happen. Some people just notice, save and treat. And many get passed over.
Another myth concerns service dog breeds. "Give a dog a job, it'll all go away!" You have to understand that service dogs are bred specifically for work and raised on the principle that doing a man's bidding, serving him, is more important than anything else in the world. Die, but do it. Therefore even wounded dogs, even with illnesses, defend their handler to the last, they are ready to work in any condition. Whether bad or good, they run and do. Because He-Man said "must". Of course, no one takes pregnant women on service missions. But I'm not even talking more about service in the agencies, but about people who deal with sheepdogs as with sheepdogs. That is, they have dogs not for the couch, but to protect themselves, their homes, cars, apartments, OKD +ZKS, sports, etc.. What the dogs were bred for is in the home. The dog "drags" from his work. But that doesn't mean it goes away at all when the dog is dragged out to class. No. It's just that she's doing through "can't." That's the way she was raised. That's the way it's meant to be. The owner in this case, it is important to keep an eye on the future mommy. Do not overburden her with work. And any ailments in pregnancy to relieve by other means. You should not think that your work will make everything go away. It is more likely to worsen.
very informative
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