How many days does dog confinement last?

Dog confinement lasts for one month. There are many things to pay attention to during confinement.

Dogs should pay attention to the environment during confinement

Female dogs after giving birth are very fragile after giving birth, so the environment for female dogs during confinement should be warm, comfortable and ventilated. , and maintain hygiene. While keeping the mother dog comfortable, pay attention to the puppies as well. The owner can prepare a box with a deep mouth, drill some vents for ventilation, and cover the top with a towel to block light. This will keep you warm and prevent your puppy from running out.

Pay attention to the care of dogs during confinement

Lochia refers to the tissue components that are shed with the uterine decidua after childbirth and contain blood, necrosis and demembranation. Female dogs will develop lochia during confinement, which will last for 10-20 days. The amount of lochia will gradually decrease, and the color may range from dark green to black. If you notice more and more lochia passing by, smell bad, or even find pus, you should pay attention to whether there is a disease. During the period when the female dog is expelling lochia, you can wear menstrual pants or disposable nursing pads, but remember to change them frequently to keep the female dog's living environment clean. You can wipe the dog with a towel dipped in warm water, but you cannot take a bath to avoid catching a cold.

Dogs should pay attention to their diet during confinement

1. Postpartum female dogs will have normal physiological reactions. Because the body is too weak and consumes too much, they will not want to eat for a while. The owner can feed the bitch some glucose water to replenish energy, and then gradually transition from liquid food, such as meat porridge, broth, meat soup, etc. After the bitch adapts, the owner can feed dry food.
2. During the lactation period, the female dog consumes a lot of energy. The owner should add high-protein and high-calorie food to the female dog, such as animal offal, meat, etc. Female dogs also need to supplement a large amount of calcium after giving birth. You can supplement bone soup, crucian carp soup, etc. in appropriate amounts. This can not only supplement calcium but also ensure that the female dog has enough milk to breastfeed.
3. Be careful not to overfeed during the confinement period, eat small amounts frequently, and feed scientifically. The food must also be fresh and of high quality.

Dogs should pay attention to their emotions during confinement

The natural maternal nature will make the female dog very defensive after giving birth, and the female dog will do her best to protect the puppies. Dogs, some bitches, won't even let their owners get close. Therefore, if there are multiple animals at home, remember to isolate them and give the female dog a quiet environment. During the confinement period of the female dog, do not tease and pet the puppies frequently to prevent the female dog from being too vigilant and biting.