Detailed Explanation of Feeding and Management Methods for Lactating Dogs

The gestation period of dogs is 59 to 68 days, with an average of 63.6 days. During the first month of gestation, ordinary feeding is sufficient. However, from the second month onward, because the fetuses develop rapidly and the demand for various nutrients gradually increases, protein and mineral feed should be increased, along with supplements of multiple vitamins and trace elements.

The temperature of the dog's delivery room should be around 20°C. Enter the farrowing period 7 days before delivery. Five days before the expected delivery date, trim the long hair around the vulva and nipples, and wash with 0.5% benzalkonium bromide solution. After the puppies are born, let them consume colostrum promptly to enhance their resistance. Clean the bedding in the puppies' nest promptly to enhance their resistance, clean the bedding in the puppies' nest promptly, and keep the kennel dry to prevent dampness. Clean the feces in the kennel, maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kennel, disinfect the kennel and utensils, eliminate various routes of disease transmission, and ensure the healthy growth of the puppies. During lactation, the adult dog should be fed high-protein feed to increase the nutritional value of the milk, so that the puppies can consume nutrient-rich milk. The puppies should begin their first deworming at half a month of age. Deworming medication should be given in appropriate amounts to prevent drug poisoning. At the same time, begin gradually supplementing the puppies' feed, feeding some easily digestible and absorbable concentrated feed, so that the puppies gradually learn to eat. The puppies should receive their first immunization at 30 days of age, with an intramuscular injection of canine pentavalent vaccine. The puppies should be forcibly weaned at 40-50 days of age, fed puppy feed, and absorb sufficient nutrition from the feed.