How long does postpartum twitching in dogs last?

If a dog lacks calcium after giving birth, it will show twitching, which usually stops after about 15 minutes. But if the deficiency is severe, twitching may last about 12 hours and, without timely treatment, may lead to death.

To avoid this, the owner should supplement appropriate calcium during pregnancy and lactation. If postpartum calcium-deficiency twitching occurs, the owner can use calcium gluconate or pet liquid calcium to supplement calcium quickly.