Advice for grieving dog

[Lucy677]

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My dog gave birth last week, she then needed a c section, puppies were born and then died from fading puppy syndrome or mum accidentally laying on them. I have read that getting a new puppy would help the grieving process and help mum. Does anyone have any info on this or any advise?

 

[excuseme]

Unfortunately nature is tough and disasters happen.
Your girl will soon get over the loss, and she has you to help her.
Remove all signs of the birth and puppies, wash all bedding and puppy smells.
Don't give her anything to cuddle she will have you if she needs a cuddle.

In a few days she will be fine.

 

[Lucy677]

Unfortunately nature is tough and disasters happen.
Your girl will soon get over the loss, and she has you to help her.
Remove all signs of the birth and puppies, wash all bedding and puppy smells.
Don't give her anything to cuddle she will have you if she needs a cuddle.

In a few days she will be fine.

Thank you! Yes I was not sure if to give her something to cuddle, as online it says to do that and it also says a new puppy would help her too but I’m torn!

 

[Hemlock]

Another puppy would be a disaster. I'm sorry you've had that advice. It's like someone suggesting you go down the Old Folks' Home to get a new set of parents when yours die. People can be so crass.

Your dog will be full of hormones and out of sorts until they dissipate, and it will take as long as it takes. Your choice about whether to give her a cuddly toy or not, but if she were mine I'd be taking her for walks in places she enjoys and doesn't have to put up with strange dogs approaching her (and they will, because she smells different). Also fed her slightly less than normal, which will get her thinking more about food and so finding you more interesting.

 

[Lucy677]

Another puppy would be a disaster. I'm sorry you've had that advice. It's like someone suggesting you go down the Old Folks' Home to get a new set of parents when yours die. People can be so crass.

Your dog will be full of hormones and out of sorts until they dissipate, and it will take as long as it takes. Your choice about whether to give her a cuddly toy or not, but if she were mine I'd be taking her for walks in places she enjoys and doesn't have to put up with strange dogs approaching her (and they will, because she smells different). Also fed her slightly less than normal, which will get her thinking more about food and so finding you more interesting.

she had a c section so can’t have walks until next week but once she can I will take her out, she’s not interested in biscuits right now only her meat, but the dad will only eat the meat too so not too worried. This was her first litter it was a accident so excuse me for not knowing much about this but do you know why a new puppy is a no no? It is because they will be too bouncy for her or make her sad?

 

[Hemlock]

Because it won't smell like her puppies. Like giving a woman someone else's baby because hers has died. She is far more likely to reject it than "love" it. She has been through a deep trauma and will need time to recover. Couldn't be helped and you are doing your best for her.

Rotten thing to happen for you and her. A lot of bitches who have had a caesarian will reject their own puppies too. Some won't of course. Do those things that make her happy, and be aware that it all takes time, physically and mentally, for her to recover.