Eclampsia or periparturient hypocalcemia is an acute, life-threatening condition that usually occurs at peak lactation, 2–3 weeks after whelping.
Small-breed dogs with large litters are most often affected. It may also occur during parturition and may precipitate dystocia.
It most likely results from loss of calcium into the milk and from inadequate dietary calcium intake.
Early clinical signs are panting and restlessness.Mild tremors, twitching, muscle spasms, and gait changes (stiffness and ataxia) result from increased neuromuscular excitability. Behavioral changes such as aggression, whining, salivation, pacing, hypersensitivity to stimuli, and disorientation are common. Severe tremors, tetany, generalized seizure activity, and finally coma and death may occur.
Owners should be warned that eclampsia is likely to recur with future pregnancies. Preventive steps to consider in the bitch include feeding a high-quality, nutritionally balanced, and appropriate diet during pregnancy and lactation; providing food and water ad lib during lactation; and supplementing feeding of the puppies with milk replacer early in lactation and with solid food after 3–4 weeks of age.
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https://www.msdvetmanual.com/metabolic-disorders/disorders-of-calcium-metabolism/eclampsia-in-small-animals
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