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Feeding and Management Methods and Precautions for Pregnant Female Dogs

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During pregnancy in dogs, the focus of feeding and management is to prevent miscarriage, ensure the growth and development of the fetuses, so that the puppies born are strong, have a high birth weight, and are full of vitality, and to prepare for lactation after birth. During pregnancy, dogs need a large amount of nutrients to supply the growth and development of the fetuses and to maintain their own life activities. Therefore, during pregnancy, dogs should be fed compound feed, and the feed must be ensured to be clean and fresh with good palatability. After 20 days of mating, the intensity of fetal development increases, so the protein content in the feed should be increased, and animal-based

During pregnancy in dogs, the focus of feeding and management is to prevent miscarriage, ensure the growth and development of the fetuses, so that the puppies born are strong, have a high birth weight, and are full of vitality, and to prepare for lactation after birth.

During pregnancy, dogs need a large amount of nutrients to supply the growth and development of the fetuses and to maintain their own life activities. Therefore, during pregnancy, dogs should be fed compound feed, and the feed must be ensured to be clean and fresh with good palatability. After 20 days of mating, the intensity of fetal development increases, so the protein content in the feed should be increased, and animal-based feed should be appropriately increased. After one and a half months of pregnancy, which is the late stage of pregnancy, the volume of the fetuses, placenta and amniotic fluid increases, pressing on the dog's stomach and intestines, making the capacity of the stomach and intestines relatively reduced. At this time, the nutritional concentration of the feed should be increased, and the number of feedings should be increased, feeding less but more often, which helps the digestion of food and reduces the pressure on the uterus, and is beneficial to the growth and development of the fetuses.

In terms of management, miscarriage must be prevented. Pregnant female dogs are forbidden from strenuous exercise and jumping over obstacles, and must not be whipped or frightened. The cleanliness and hygiene of the dog's body and the environment should be maintained, as well as a quiet environment, so that the dog can get adequate rest. 40 days after conception, the pregnant dog should be kept in a separate kennel, which should be spacious, clean, dry and well lit. After 50 days of pregnancy, the dog should be moved into the whelping room, and the whelping room should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in advance.

During pregnancy, dogs should engage in appropriate activity, preferably no fewer than 4 times a day, with each session lasting no less than 30 minutes. Appropriate activity for dogs can not only improve the dog's appetite and benefit the growth and development of the fetuses, but also reduce the dog's risk of difficult birth.

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