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Hi Patrick,

It would be a good idea to have your vet perform a recheck to make sure the wounds are not becoming infected. This could still happen even if your dog is on medication, and it could result in the kind of behavior you're observing now.

If the vet says there is no physical reason for your dog's behavior after another exam, this could be due to some psychological trauma from the attack. The best way to deal with that would be to gently begin including your dog in family activities again. Go pick him up and take him to the couch to snuggle while you watch TV. Take him for a short walk in a safe area to get some fresh air. Offer him a new toy or two to keep him occupied at times. Interactive toys can be great for stimulating a dog's mind. The general idea here is to not allow your dog to spend all of his time moping in the corner. He'll certainly need time to relax on his own, but changing his perspective in ways like the ones described may help pull him out of his shell again.

Thanks for your questions, and I truly hope your little Pom makes a full recovery.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My dog was attacked by pitbulls 4 days ago. He is a Pomeranian. He saw the vet and got some stitches and we took him home. He is still very sore and stiff. In two days, he started to act much better, not quite his old self but seemed to be healing nicely. Yesterday, he went to a favorite nook he found in our house and doesn't want to move. He is taking his meds and eating but we are starting to worry about him. Only the doorbell seems to get him out. He was always very social before and would sit with us or play with us. Now he just lies on his doggie bed in the nook.

-- Contributed by: Patrick

Hi Julie,

Although boiled chicken is a good addition to your dog's diet, I wouldn't replace her balanced kibble with it. I would just add it to the mix. Hopefully the vomiting was just a one time thing. I wouldn't be too worried about it unless she begins vomiting frequently. If this happens, call your vet right away.

Your dog is at that stage that most ...es reach where the puppies' nutritional demands are becoming too great for her to meet. It's a very good thing that you have begun the weaning process by introducing the pups to other foods. Carry on with that, and it will eliminate some of the stress on mom. Allow her to eat as much as she wants of her regular diet. As the puppies nurse less, she will naturally begin to regain the weight she's lost, but it will take some time for this to happen.

All things considered, it does sound as though things are going normally, so try not to be too worried. These next few weeks are going to fly by quickly, and the situation will get back to normal soon. Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi there My husky had her first litter of 6 puppies, they are now just over a month old. We've noticed that she is losing weight and have been advised to feed her on cooked chicken. Today, however, we noticed she had been sick or regurgitated her food in the pen, is this normal? We have started feeding the puppies on puppy milk and started introducing them to solid food which they eat well.

Do you have any information on how to help regain her weight, as the puppies seem to be taking a lot of nutrience out of her.

Thanks :)

-- Contributed by: Julie

My dog just had her puppies yesteday, she would have had 6 but she ate the last one. I was helping her deliver the first 5, the last one looked small and before I knew it, she was trying to tear the placenta and swallowed it. I felt terrible, however I had read about it, I just dont know what to do or if I should do anything about it, please advise. Will she get sick? Must I take her to the Vet?

Hi Angie,

I'm so sorry to hear about that last pup, but these things happen sometimes. Your bitch will probably be fine. The puppy's bones will still be quite soft and easy to digest.

My real concern is for the remaining pups. Please keep a very close eye on how your bitch interacts with them. I've found that once a bitch eats a puppy, she's likely to do it again.

I truly hope things don't turn out this way for you. If you feel she begins acting less than trustworthy, you may need to take over caring for the puppies yourself. Don't be in a rush to do this, but do come back for instructions if you need them.

Thanks for your question, and I hope things go better from here.

-- Contributed by: Angie

Thought you may wish to read this information for Mr. P's sake.

-- Contributed by: Chelle
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