A lot of different things can lead to
miscarriage in pregnant dogs, including intense frustration, dietary problems, physical traumas, fetal issues and infections.
A good friend of mine is an AMAZING whelping foster, meaning that she
takes in pregnant dogs and helps them through their pregnancy, birth, and care of mom and pups afterwards.
MVC may cause pneumonia, myocarditis (inflammation of the walls of the heart) and enteritis (inflammation of the small intestine) in young pups, or
infections in pregnant dogs resulting in the death of the fetus.
Obesity is potential
danger in pregnant dogs when delivery time comes so control any tendency to fatness with exercise and careful attention to her revised caloric needs.
If you ever notice anything seemingly
abnormal in your pregnant dog, whether reduced appetite or insatiable thirst, don't hesitate for a second to receive veterinary attention, the sooner the better.
However, since pregnancy depresses the immune system, these bacteria may enter the
bloodstream in the pregnant dog and preferentially go to the placental sites (because of their increased blood supply) where they may cause infection and fetal death or abortion.
PetEducation notes the safety margin for heartworm medications is high and they are safe to use at the recommended
dose in pregnant dogs.
There seems to be little information on the use or safety of
Immiticide in pregnant dogs and we of course would have not treated her had we known she was pregnant.
At this time pregnancy can be detected by ultrasound, a blood test for relaxin (a hormone only
produced in pregnant dogs) or palpation of the dog by the vet.
Fish oil has been used to improve skin and coat condition, reduce inflammation, help in the development of
fetuses in pregnant dogs, and to lower blood pressure.
Though valerian is generally safe, large doses may cause digestive upset and it shouldn't be used
in pregnant dogs.
Cautions — Goldenseal contains the compound berberine which can stimulate contractions, so goldenseal root should not be used
in pregnant dogs.
Metronidazole is not recommended for use
in pregnant dogs.
In pregnant dogs, the hookworms migrate into the fetuses, and begin to infest the puppies before they are even born.
Not recommended for use
in pregnant dogs.
VETORYL Capsules are not for use in dogs with primary hepatic or renal disease, or
in pregnant dogs.