How long does it take a mother dog with postpartum eclampsia (milk fever) to recover?
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Postpartum eclampsia in a mother dog is mainly caused by calcium deficiency after delivery, showing whole-body trembling and convulsions. She needs prompt and sufficient calcium supplementation, after which she returns to normal. If the case is severe, take her to a veterinary hospital for fluid therapy soon.
Many mother dogs become calcium deficient after birth, so it is generally advised to supplement calcium during pregnancy to prevent this.