Hi our shitzu pet has given birth to 3 puppies. In that one puppy's tummy is getting little bulged. And it's not pooping. As it's a lockdown condition we couldn't take it to vet . So can any u help me here

Updated On April 21st, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 3 days old

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

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Thanks for using PetCoach! It could be big if it recently ate. You can also rub the rectal area with a wet cloth to stimulate the puppy to poop. If it really isn’t poopIng at all, then I would be concerned there is a defect preventing the puppy from pooping. If it’s just not going often, continue to stimulate with the wet cloth every 2-3 hours. Good luck and kisses to the pups!

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