What should I do if my dog has no milk after giving birth?
Recently, among the hot topics about pet care, "What should I do if my dog has no milk after giving birth?" has become the focus of many pet owners. A mother dog’s lack of milk or insufficient milk supply after giving birth may endanger the health of her puppies and requires timely intervention. The following is a compilation and solutions of relevant hot content on the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Analysis of common causes
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Malnutrition | Female dogs eat a single diet during pregnancy and lack protein. | 42% |
| stress response | The production environment is noisy or frequently interrupted | 28% |
| health problems | Mastitis, endocrine disorders and other diseases | 20% |
| congenital factors | Some dog breeds (such as Chihuahuas) have weak lactation ability | 10% |
2. Emergency treatment plan
Based on hot discussions among veterinarians and pet bloggers, the following three-step method is recommended:
| steps | Operation mode | Effectiveness (user feedback) |
|---|---|---|
| artificial stimulation | Massage the bitch’s breasts with a warm towel, 3-4 times a day | 78% |
| diet modification | Crucian carp soup + goat milk powder (see the table below for reference ratio) | 91% |
| Milk replacement options | Milk replacer powder for pets (requires 37℃ warm water for brewing) | 85% |
3. Recommended nutritional recipes
| Ingredients | Dosage | Frequency | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh crucian carp | 200g/day | divided into 2 times | Remove bones and make soup without adding salt |
| goat milk powder | 30g/time | 3 times a day | Choose a lactose-free formula |
| chicken breast | 150g/day | cooked and shredded | Supplement high-quality protein |
4. Precautions
1.Body temperature monitoring:A bitch’s breast temperature exceeds 39°C and requires immediate medical attention. It may be mastitis.
2.Puppy Care:If there is no improvement, artificial feeding is required every 2 hours (reference dosage: 5ml/time for newborn dogs).
3.Environmental requirements:Keep the delivery room temperature at 28-30°C and humidity at 50%-60%.
5. Hotly discussed cases across the network
| platform | Typical cases | solution | result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douyin | Golden Retriever has no milk 48 hours after giving birth | Crucian carp soup + lactation massage | Lactation after 36 hours |
| little red book | Teddy's milk supply is insufficient | Braised pork trotters with Tongcao + milk replacer | Mixed feeding successful |
Summary:When encountering a female dog without milk, you should first investigate the cause and combine dietary conditioning and physical stimulation. If there is still no improvement within 72 hours, it is recommended to contact your veterinarian immediately. The recently popular "pet lactation specialist" service needs to be chosen carefully and be sure to verify the qualifications.
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