Caring for a pregnant dog: the first stage

The first stage is from 1 to 30 days. This is the time when the mother dog has just become pregnant. She should avoid strenuous exercise and feed her dog differently than usual. There needs to be a big change. But be careful not to feed too much meat or eggs and other foods that are too rich in nutrients, because the fetus at this time is too small and grows slowly. Feeding too many nutrients will only be absorbed by the female dog, causing the female dog to overeat. Being fat can lead to dystocia.

Caring for a pregnant dog: the second phase

The second phase is between 31 and 45 days old. During this time, the mother dog will begin to experience symptoms of frequent urination. At this time, it is necessary to increase the amount of exercise for the female dog, such as increasing the number of walks she takes out. Then you need to pay attention to increasing the nutrition of the female dog. At this time, you can give the dog some dog-specific goat milk powder every day. Goat milk powder has advantages and disadvantages. It is best to choose a big brand, which is more secure.

Caring for a pregnant dog: The third stage

The third stage is 46--60 days. In the later stage, it is almost time for the dog to give birth. During this period, the dog must keep the amount of exercise, because the dog may lie down all day due to its bulky body. Exercise will help to exercise the dog’s physique and facilitate the birth. . The owner can prepare a warm birthing nest for the dog, prepare sterilized scissors, iodine, etc. in advance to help the dog give birth. If the owner has no experience and is worried about the dog's condition, he can also send the dog to a pet hospital to give birth.

Taking care of pregnant dogs: food

1. The food must be fresh, and the temperature is best kept at 37 degrees. If it is too hot, it will affect the appetite, and if it is too cold, it will irritate the dog. The intestines and stomach of dogs can even cause miscarriage in dogs.
2. The food is best based on pregnant female dog food, and puppy food is also acceptable. Because these two kinds of dog food will contain relatively high protein and other nutrients.

Caring for pregnant dogs: Hygiene aspects

Clean and disinfect the dog’s living environment regularly. Be careful not to choose disinfectants with irritating odors and residual low toxicity. Pungent odors will cause serious problems. It damages the dog's sense of smell and makes the dog uncomfortable. Residual low-toxicity disinfectant will accumulate in the dog's body and cause chronic poisoning.