How to tell if a Pug puppy is pure or not?
0 Jul 26,2025
The weight of pregnant Papillon dogs will begin to increase rapidly in the last 4 weeks of pregnancy. Overfeeding early in pregnancy can lead to obesity and affect delivery. Generally speaking, the amount of food a pregnant female dog should be fed should increase by 10 to 15 percent each week starting from the 15th week of pregnancy. When she is in labor, she should be fed fifty percent more than when she is mated.
During pregnancy, the female dog’s stomach cannot relax normally because the uterus takes up a lot of space in the abdomen. Therefore, it is best to eat small and frequent meals every day. The food should be highly nutritious and tasty to meet their needs.
When choosing dog food, you should buy dog food that is more nutritious and rich in protein. You should not simply feed dog food, but also cut some cooked chicken, beef, egg yolks, fish with fish bones and other foods. After mixing it, let it eat. However, pregnant female dogs, especially in the early stages, are very picky eaters. If you put some of her favorite foods in front of her, she might take a whiff and leave. Our master, we must not starve her, and we must let her eat the food she likes. After all, there are many little lives in her belly.
The second trimester of pregnancy is between 20 and 40 days. In the past few days, the owner should feed some calcium tablets, vitamin tablets, including fruits that the Papillon does not usually eat. You can make it into juice instead of water and let it drink a little. It can not only supplement vitamin C, but also moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. Go out for a walk and bask in the sun as appropriate, but don't do strenuous exercise.
In the later stages of pregnancy, try to ensure one egg yolk a day for nutritional supplementation. Secondly, do not let your dog eat meat that is too fat or greasy. It is best not to let your dog gain weight due to eating too much in the later stages of pregnancy. It will increase the possibility of dystocia. All the nutrition of the female Teddy dog must be balanced. It cannot be eaten alone or starved, and it cannot be fed too much. The food should be proportioned according to the weight of the dog.
Finally, if the Papillon does not like to eat dog food, the owner can also make homemade dog food for the pregnant Papillon, such as diced very nutritious beef, eggs, and vegetables. Add some flour and make it into a steamed bun, which is nutritious and good for children.
Butterfly dogs will give birth after 55-65 days of pregnancy. Remember to prepare in advance. The first step is to prepare a comfortable delivery bed for the mother dog, trim the hair on the mother dog’s belly, and wipe it clean with a wet towel. Be prepared for the work of nursing your puppy.