The birth of a baby can be said to be the top priority for dog mothers and pooper scoopers, despite all the care before birth, but after birth dog mothers are prone to some postpartum diseases. For example, postpartum dew, postpartum convulsions, postpartum puerperal fever, so the pooper scooper is overwhelmed. Postpartum dew after the birth of the dog with the uterine mucosa, especially the placenta attachment at the mucosa, containing blood, necrotic mucosa and other tissues through the vagina discharge is called dew. Generally, the dog’s dew will be exhausted within 5 days, or at most 1-2 days later. If the dew is still dripping after this time, it is called “incomplete dew”, which is called “with evidence” by Chinese veterinarians. This is also one of the common diseases of dog mothers after giving birth. The mother’s dew is dark red and can turn into a blood-like discharge within 12 hours after delivery, and the amount increases. Symptoms: The dog’s postpartum malodorous discharge lasts for about a week. Initially, the malodorous discharge contains blood and is red; in the middle stage, it becomes yellowish; in the later stage, it is clear and colorless, and then stops discharging. If it does not clear for a longer period of time or has an abnormal foul odor, it indicates pathological changes in the uterus. Etiology: The postpartum period in dogs includes the discharge of the fetal clothes, the discharge of the malodorous fluid and the whole process of the reproductive organs to restore the original state. The main changes in the dog’s reproductive tract after delivery are the regeneration of the mucous membrane layer of the uterus; the variable shedding of the maternal placenta mucosa; the proliferation of the uterine glandular epithelium with a new epithelial layer; the absorption of the “parenchymal part of atrophy” of the mucosa; and the discharge of the malodex. The main causes of malodex are the degenerated and shed maternal placenta, blood in the blood vessels of the fetal membranes, residual fetal water in the uterus, and large amounts of secretions from the uterine glands. In the first few days, the nightmare contains blood, so it appears red; later, it gradually becomes a yellowish transparent liquid; and finally, it becomes transparent and stops discharging. At first, there are no bacteria in the milk, but later, non-pathogenic bacteria may enter the milk, so it is not harmful to the mother. The postpartum period generally does not show an increase in body temperature or no significant change. In case of severe dehydration, calcium deficiency, or infection of the birth canal, the mother shows a significant increase in body temperature. In general, the malodex is drained within 5 days, or at most delayed for another 1-2 days. The presence of malodex for a longer period of time, and the inability to drain or the appearance of abnormal malodor, indicates pathological changes in the uterus. Treatment: The principle of treatment is to promote the uterus, the discharge of the contents of the uterine contractions and prevent infection. And appropriate isolation of the dog baby, the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, oxytocin, give adequate nutrition, increase the dog’s resistance. Postpartum also pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the dog’s vulva and perineum, and attention to the situation of the malodorous fluid. Postpartum convulsions postpartum convulsions is a metabolic disease characterized by low blood calcium. It is characterized by tonic muscle spasms and impaired consciousness. The disease can occur before delivery, during delivery and after delivery, but the onset is most frequent in the postpartum period of 2 to 4 cycles, and is mostly seen in female dogs with high lactation. Symptoms: The onset of the disease is generally sudden, no aura, the beginning of the disease presents symptoms of mental excitement, the sick dog performance restlessness, timidity, occasional wailing, clumsy gait, shortness of breath. Convulsions soon appear, intermittent or tonic muscle spasms, rigid limbs, wobbly gait, and even lying on the ground. The body temperature rises (above 40 degrees Celsius), respiratory distress, pulse rate increases, and the visible mucous membrane becomes blue-purple. From the appearance of symptoms to the occurrence of spasms, short about 15 minutes, long about 12 hours, after a relatively urgent, if not timely treatment, most of the asphyxiation death in 1 to 2 days. Rapid diagnosis is very important, combined with clinical symptoms, testing the blood calcium level, such as blood calcium below 0.67mmol/L (6mg/100ml) to confirm the diagnosis. Etiology: Calcium deficiency is the main cause of morbidity. The formation and development of fetal bones require a large amount of calcium intake from the mother, and some calcium is also excreted with the milk after delivery. If the bitch does not get calcium in time, the body will be calcium deficient, and calcium deficiency causes increased neuromuscular excitability, which eventually leads to tonic contraction of muscles. Treatment: intravenous injection of 10% calcium gluconate 5 to 20 ml (must be injected slowly), while intravenous injection of sodium pentobarbital (dose of 2 to 4 mg / kg body weight) or chlorpromazine hydrochloride (dose 1.1 to 6.6 mg / kg body weight? times, intramuscularly) to control spasticity. Female dogs are given calcium tablets orally or calcium is added to the food. After the dog has given birth, adequate amounts of calcium, vitamin D and inorganic salts should be provided in the food. During lactation, attention should be paid to the balance and modulation of the diet. Postpartum puerperal fever puerperal fever is a febrile line disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that infect the uterus of the dog’s mother after delivery. Symptoms: The main symptoms are: the dog’s body temperature rises above 39.5℃ in 1-2 days after delivery, loss of appetite, poor spirit, irritability, drinking more water, less lactation, fast and weak pulse, congested conjunctiva, and dry nasal mirror. Blood examination shows an increase in total leukocyte count and neutrophilic leukocytosis. Treatment: 1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, high dose antibiotics can be used. 2. sedation of glucose sodium chloride injection and vitamin C, sodium hydrogen phosphate solution to correct dehydration, acidosis. 1. add vitamin A and vitamin E during the dog’s pregnancy. 2. do a good job of antenatal disinfection of the delivery room, the dog mother. 3. assisted delivery utensils and equipment should be strictly disinfected, assisted delivery should be disinfected arm to prevent artificial infection. 4. timely removal of dirt after delivery, scrubbing breasts, pubic area. Note 1. The dog’s physical condition after delivery is very weak, weak, and therefore will not eat immediately, the pet owner can provide the dog with sufficient warm clean drinking water, but after half a day the dog will appear to eat food desire. 2. After the birth of the dog in the first few days of feeding should be “eat more meals” principle of feeding, generally to broth, rice, milk and other easily digestible and absorbable food. After the birth of the dog not only needs its own nutrition, but also to ensure the secretion of milk. Therefore, the number of feedings, the density of nutrition should be maintained in a response to the high level. 3. Dogs postpartum activities are best chosen when the weather is warm, avoid windy or rainy weather. Outdoor activities to walk mainly, 3 times a day, each time from half an hour gradually increased to 1 hour. This is conducive to improving the dog’s health and preventing disease. 4. The mother dog becomes fierce after giving birth because of the protection of the litter, and the mother dog that has just given birth should be kept quiet for 8-24 hours, and strangers should not approach to avoid harassment of the mother dog, which may cause the mother dog to become nervous and bite or swallow the litter.
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