When there is an expectant mother in the family, she must be nervous and excited, looking forward to the birth of her little life.

In order to upgrade grandma and grandpa smoothly, let’s learn how to take care of a pregnant dog!

Tips on dog pregnancy

Counting from the date of mating, the number of days a dog is pregnant is about 58-65 days, with an average of 63 days. There will be deviations depending on the individual.

Pregnancy symptoms:

A successfully pregnant female dog’s vagina will shrink rapidly.

On the 15th to 20th day of pregnancy, the dog’s belly will gradually become larger, it will get tired easily, it will not like to exercise, and it may suffer from vomiting, loss of appetite and other symptoms.

On the 20th to 30th day of pregnancy, the abdomen begins to enlarge, the breasts turn pink, frequent urination begins, and the ability to hold in urine begins.

After 50 days of pregnancy, obvious fetal movements can be seen in the abdomen.

What should I pay attention to during pregnancy?

Diet——

During the 1st to 30th day of pregnancy, there is no need for special improvements in diet.

At this stage, the fetus develops relatively slowly and requires less nutrients. If the pregnant dog eats and drinks a lot as soon as she becomes pregnant, the nutrients will only be absorbed by the mother's body, and the entire body of the pregnant dog will be full-grown, which can easily cause dystocia later on.

On days 30-63 of pregnancy, you can gradually increase the amount of food you feed, and follow the principle of eating less and more meals.

During this period, the fetus is growing rapidly, and the normal feeding amount cannot meet the growth needs of the fetus. It is necessary to gradually increase the feeding amount of the pregnant dog. It is important not to feed too much at once, but to eat small meals frequently.

In addition, dogs during pregnancy are affected by hormones and the pressure of an enlarged uterus, and are prone to indigestion. During this period, dogs need to be fed easily digestible food.

ps: Regarding the issue of calcium supplementation, the editor has something to say

Generally speaking, the calcium content of good dog food can meet the daily needs of dogs, and pregnant dogs do not need additional calcium supplements. However, due to individual differences, you can consult a veterinarian during your dog’s prenatal check-up.

In addition, due to the development of the fetus during pregnancy and the need for postpartum breastfeeding, the female dog will lose a large amount of calcium, and the female dog must be supplemented with calcium after delivery.

Daily care——

1. Even if the dog is pregnant, it still needs to ensure a certain amount of exercise every day, which can not only enhance the physical fitness, but also help the dog give birth smoothly.

2. Dogs need to be exposed to the sun frequently during pregnancy, because postpartum and lactating dogs will lose a lot of calcium. Excessive exposure to the sun can promote the absorption of calcium.

3. During pregnancy, you need to take your dog to the pet hospital for a prenatal check-up to determine the number of fetuses in the dog's pregnancy, so that parents can check whether there is any dystocia during the delivery of the dog.

4. Pregnant dogs that are in early pregnancy, have had a history of miscarriage, or have weak immunity are best not to take a bath.

5. Ensure that the home environment is clean and tidy and disinfected regularly.

6. Keep warm to prevent colds and colds.

What are the symptoms before a dog gives birth?

* Pregnant dogs will become restless before giving birth. For example, they like to hide in dark places and will constantly scratch the ground with their forelimbs.

*A few days before delivery, the body temperature of the pregnant dog begins to drop. If you find that the dog's body temperature drops, it means that the dog is about to give birth.

*The day before delivery, the pregnant dog began to refuse to eat.

*About 3-10 hours before delivery, labor pains will begin. The dog will become restless, breathing rapidly, and may moan or scream. The frequency of urination increases and mucus leaks out of the vagina.

Therefore, if the dog has these symptoms, parents need to pay closer attention to the delivery situation and make prenatal preparations in advance.

Once the furry child in the family becomes pregnant, there will be many inconveniences in life, and parents need to pay more attention than usual to take care of them. I believe that your furry child will love you even more after giving birth.