Everything You Need to Know About Dog Pregnancy

A dog pregnancy (gestation) is a very delicate period in your dog's life, and it means more responsibilities for you. These times can be a bit hard for a dog, and for an owner, too, so you should do as much as you can to prepare for the new coming puppies. Wanna find out what you should do when your pet is pregnant? Keep reading!

Dog Gestation Care Tips

What you should know when caring for a pregnant dog? Let's take a look!

Nutrition

• If you're already feeding a balanced diet, there's no need for additional vitamin supplements.
• As your dog's needs increase, simply offer her more of her current diet.
• You can add a spoonful of cottage cheese to her evening meal to boost calcium intake naturally but refrain from giving calcium pills. They are too potent and can do more harm than good during pregnancy.

Activity Level

As you can tell from the canine gestation calendar, it's a good idea to limit any strenuous activity during the first two weeks of pregnancy to ensure implantation takes place. After this time, your dog can resume her normal activities within reason. Once her belly begins to show, it's a good idea to limit her exercise to gentle walks to keep her well toned.

Veterinary Care

An early pregnancy checkup and good communication with your vet are generally all that is required to make sure the pregnancy develops as it should. Call your vet if your dog displays any behavior you deem completely unusual or if she displays signs of distress. Do not give vaccinations or worm your dog until after whelping, and only with your vet's supervision.

Source: lovetoknow.com

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