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Female stopped producing milk for litter

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Trouble, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. Trouble

    Trouble Pup

    A really good friend of mine is in a real tight spot his female stopped producing milk for her litter. It's her first he has already lost all but one puppy. can any one tell me the problem? And could this be a recurring problem or genetic?
     
  2. Riptora

    Riptora CH Dog

    Your friend needs to start bottle feeding the remaining pup ASAP, that's for sure! It's almost definately not genetic, it is probably related to the bitch's nutritional needs, they need ALOT of extra nutrients to produce and feed a litter. At this point the pup needs to be on the bottle which is nothing easy, you can buy the canned formula (in powder form) for about $50 a can and feed the pup every couple of hours with a pup bottle. Worse case scinario there is tube feeding. The bitch could have a physical condition, it is not uncommon they both need to go to the vet. Good luck with that.
     
  3. catcher T

    catcher T CH Dog

    I would for sure take her to the vet, you could feed the puppies goats milk, you can buy it at the grocery store, if you buy it fresh no need to dilute, in the can (in the isle where the canned milk is, usually the baking isle) you need to dilute. A Drug store should give you a large syringe for just pennies, get the biggest one you can. warm the goats milk. How old are the puppies?
     
  4. TabDogs

    TabDogs CH Dog

    A bitch SHOULD produce milk as long as the pups nurse..A dogs body will replesish the milk supply as long as the pups suckle..Is she being fed regularly? if so what? Does she have access to fresh water? Do her tits look normal and soft? When you squeeze them what does the fluid look like?
     
  5. Zoe

    Zoe CH Dog

    Sometimes human females will not be able to supply milk because of stress {internal or external}. I know there is a medication {Motilium or Domperidone} that has the side effect of lactation that they give to mums who are having issues producing enough milk or even to adoptive mums who want to nurse. I wonder if there is something like this for dogs.
     
  6. Big Papa

    Big Papa CH Dog

    don't let the lil pup suck on those nipples of hers theres something wrong with the milk but i for got what it was called but its fatal so just bottle feed it.
     
  7. Suki

    Suki Guest

    also, the bitch should be eating a high protein diet to help replenish all the nutrients that have been lost during the birthing process. If the pups are not sucking properly, the milk will fail to produce. If the mom is low on progesterone levels, she could also fail to produce her milk. A blood test can confirm this. In the mean time, have mom checked. TRY to get baby to get a GOOD hold on her nipple to stimulate the milk flow. If unsucessful, start bottle feeding and continue it every few hours. DVM= always the best bet.
     
  8. Suki

    Suki Guest

    a little info, if she can't produce her milk:


    Hand Feeding Newborn Puppies
    Newborn puppies must be hand fed if their mother is either unable or
    unwilling to nurse them. Cow’s milk is a poor substitute for ’s milk, which is more concentrated and has twice the level of protein, almost double the calories and more than twice the calcium and phosporus content. For feeding puppies, a commercial puppy formula is recommended; carefully follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the feeding process.

    On the average, the following guidelines will indicate how many calories a newborn puppy is required per day. A puppy may require one-quarter more or less than these guidelines, depending upon its individual needs.

    First Week: 60 to 70 calories per pound of body weight, per day.
    Second Week: 70 to 80 calories per pound of body weight, per day.
    Third Week: 80 to 90 calories per pound of body weight, per day.
    Fourth Week: 90-plus calories per pound of body weight, per day.

    As an example, let us take into consideration of an average-sized, seven-day-old, 10-ounce puppy. This puppy would need sixty calories times two-thirds of a pound, which is equivalent to forty calories a day. If the commercial puppy formula supplies thirty calories per ounce, the puppy would need approximately 1.5 ounces of formula per day. Always remember that puppies grow at a very rapid rate, so make sure you weigh them every day before you start calculating how much to feed them.

    You may need to start with slightly less formula at each feeding and gradually increase the amount as the puppy responds favourably to each feeding and gradually increase the amount as the puppy responds favourably to hand feeding. When steady weight develops, immediately reduce the puppy's intake to half the amount previously fed, then gradually increase it again to the recommended level. Diarrhoea in newborn puppies can be very dangerous, so it is always wise to consult a veterinarian for advice and queries.

    Never prepare more formula than is required for any one day, because milk is a wonderful medium for bacterial growth. Furthermore, it is essential to maintain clean and sanitary conditions at all times. Divide the formula into the correct proportions for each feeding and keep it refrigerated. Before feeding, warm the formula to about one hundred degrees Farenheit or near body temperature. Using a bottle and nipple, hold the bottle at an angle to prevent the release of air bubbles. The hole in the nipple can be enlarged slightly with a hot needle to let the milk ooze out slowly when the bottle is inverted. The puppy should vigorously, but it should not be nursed too rapidly. Consult a veterinarian immediately for help if the puppies are not nursing well. During unforeseen circumstances, you may need to resort to tube feeding, which is best taught by a health professional.
     
  9. chinasmom

    chinasmom CH Dog

    China is producing too much milk. The pups are five weeks old now, and she won't let them nurse. She is about to pop. Milk is just dropping out everywhere.
     
  10. tnob

    tnob Big Dog

    Pups should not be nursing at 5 weeks. I like to see pups starting to eat 3-4weeks.
     
  11. chinasmom

    chinasmom CH Dog

    They have been eating about 10 days now, 3 times a day, and loving it.
     
  12. Whiskey Bay

    Whiskey Bay Top Dog

    First off,there is nothing wrong with the pups still being with the mom at five weeks old.4-6 weeks is the time for the weaning process.
    China,You could try to milk her some by hand,or warm compresses.It worked really well for me when Minnie had the problem.They are just like women who feed their newborns "naturally";).The produce milk to meet their demand.If the demand has been cut off quickly,the body will overload on the milk for a brief time.of course causing the teats to leak.Some females do occasionally overproduce,but it shouldn't last too long.Have you cut down on her feed slightly?That can help some also.We up the females feed to compensate her body for the milk and extra nutrients they are pulling from her.Females also tend to 'produce' milk ,or "leak" when they hear the whining and yapping of young pups.It's the mothering sense that takes over.
     

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