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Agalactia in Dogs and Cats
Agalactia is insufficient or absent milk after birth, leaving puppies or kittens hungry, nibbling the mother raw, and at risk of starvation. It is managed by better nutrition, treating the underlying cause, and, when needed, medication to stimulate milk let-down.
How to Care for a Postpartum Dog
After whelping, clean the mother, keep her warm, and support milk with nutritious soups and calcium; watch for lochia and metritis, avoid bathing, and protect puppies from a stressed or neglectful mother.