May 20, 2019 is a very important day for our family. Doggy welcomed his five little beauties. They were all born smoothly in the last hour of 520 until one o'clock in the morning. It was a very touching night. Life was really amazing. My little girl was so calm and calm when she became a mother. Each one represented her bravery.
Let's share with you Doggy's pregnancy life and nursing experience of taking care of pregnant dogs. If the dog at home is pregnant or ready to give birth, let's continue to watch.
Pre-pregnancy preparation
Before breeding, we need to determine whether the dog is healthy or not. Parasite infection is the most easily overlooked health problem. Parasites inside and outside the body can seriously affect the health of the dog. How can we give birth to a healthy dog without a healthy body? Therefore, before breeding, we must do a good job of internal and external deworming of dogs, even if not breeding, regular deworming is also a very important work for parents! If already breeding, but forget the parents of deworming should not be nervous, in about 30 days of pregnancy can also be dewormed, pinch bad dosage can best consult a doctor, in order to avoid abortion.
Dog pregnancy will be divided into three stages, the first stage is the first 30 days, the second stage is 30-45 days, the third stage is 45 days until the birth of the dog baby.
Early pregnancy
How to feed:
The first stage is the early stage of the dog's pregnancy (the first 30 days). Doggy at this stage is basically the same as usual. During this period, it can be fed as usual. It only needs to start supplementing calcium, and there is no need to start increasing the dog's energy supply. Increasing nutrition too early can lead to excessive feeding, unnecessary fat deposition, and even dystocia in the final delivery. Around the third week
Questions about bathing:
In order not to let the dog catch a cold, the dog had better not take a bath before and after mating. After estrus and mating, Doggy's body has some odor. Doggy's mother chooses to wet the towel with warm water, wipe the dirty place for him, and comb the knotted hair with wash-free spray.
It wasn't until 20 days later, when Doggy's health was normal, that Doggy's mother gave him a delicious bath. Take a bath as gently as possible, dry the dog's hair as soon as possible after washing, don't let the dog catch a cold!
Caring about your dog's emotions:
During this period, the dog's mood fluctuated greatly, sometimes gentle and sometimes anxious. He should know that he was a mother. He was at a loss and needed our comfort very much. As parents, we should be more concerned about their emotions than usual. We can talk with them more, add some snacks, take them for a proper walk, disperse their restless mood, and make them happy and calm.
Second trimester
Increase nutrition appropriately:
When Doggy enters the second stage of pregnancy (30-45 days), the fetus in her abdomen begins to develop, her appetite increases greatly, and she is no longer picky about food. Doggy's mother added 20% to the original dog food, and changed two meals a day to four meals a day, so as to minimize the pressure of food on the uterus. Dog food is also changed to nutritious puppy food, of course, it can also be directly changed to special dog food for pregnancy to maintain the nutritional supply of mother and baby dogs. You can also give some high-protein foods, such as meat, eggs, yogurt.. Remember to use a small amount.
First antenatal examination:
At this stage, Doggy's abdomen and nipples are obviously enlarged, the color of nipples turns pink, local "areola" appears, breasts are sagging, weight begins to increase, and egg-sized meat balls can be touched near the breasts.
The doctor helped Doggy shave off the hair near his breast. Doggy, who had a B-mode ultrasound examination, was very obedient and did not make any noise. The doctor praised him for being obedient! During the examination, the doctor told us that the baby dog was very active and healthy in the mother's belly, and that it would take another 15 days to come back for X-ray to confirm the fetal position and number.
Stick to walking:
During this period, Doggy is not as playful as usual, and his behavior becomes a little slow and lazy, but he still insists on taking the dog out for a walk. It's better to walk alone and separate from his usual friends. Although it's lonely, it may be the best way to take care of them in order to prevent them from racing, playing and fighting with each other. Doggy takes it out for a walk about four times a day, 30 minutes each time, except in rainy days, which can promote its blood circulation, increase appetite and benefit the development of the fetus.
Late pregnancy
Dogs become "big eaters":
Doggy, who is in the final stages of pregnancy, is eating even more, basically eating as much as she can, as if she can never eat enough. Doggy's mother increased the food by 30%, and still adopted the feeding method of four meals a day, feeding some high-protein foods and calcium tablets. During this period, goat milk powder was supplemented to strengthen nutrition and promote lactation.
The dog's "pregnancy" is obvious:
Doggy's belly swelled and sagged to the extent visible to the naked eye, and by about 50 days he was able to express some milk and urinate more frequently. And become very lazy, can lie down not to sit, can sit not to stand, but also like to find a dark place (similar to the bottom of the bed) such a place to sleep, often panting, very distressed at this time.
Last antenatal examination:
On May 14, 54 days into her pregnancy, Doggy was taken to the pet hospital for her final checkup. X-ray examination is the most accurate method for dogs to diagnose pregnancy. It can accurately determine the number of babies and fetal position. In order not to affect the development of the fetus, it is not easy to carry out this examination too early. It is best to do it one week before delivery.
The doctor took two X-rays in different positions and told us that there would be about five Doggy babies. For the time being, only one dog's head was smooth, but it didn't matter. The fetal position was moving, and with the movement of the mother dog, the head would turn around. It should be noted that most dogs can give birth by themselves, but if you feel that the dog has been unable to give birth, you need to contact the doctor quickly for artificial midwifery, we must ensure the safety of the big dog!
Fabrication of delivery room:
As the birth period approached, Doggy often paced around the house, sometimes anxiously digging the floor with his front feet. Doggy's mother quickly made a delivery room for him to prepare for the birth, which could also relieve his anxiety and make him feel more secure.
How to make it: Doggy's mother wrapped the dog cage around with a large express carton that she had hoarded for a month. The dog cage was covered with two layers of old cotton wool, which was softer and warmer. An old sheet was laid down so Doggy would be more comfortable sleeping in it.
Walking can't stop:
At this time, we still need to ensure the dog's exercise, take the dog out for a walk, and bask in the sun. At this time, dogs may not be as flexible as before. We can slow down the speed of walking dogs, walk slowly, walk for no more than 30 minutes at a time, and especially prevent external stimulation, so as not to frighten them.
Cleaning:
In order to welcome the arrival of the baby dog, it is necessary to ensure the hygiene around the dog's genitals. Because it has begun to secrete milk, Doggy's nipples are often covered with dust, so Doggy's mother wipes her breasts and peaches with a clean wet towel every day to prevent infection.
Smooth production
On May 18, Doggy lost his appetite and ate only the food he liked. The small peaches begin to show white secretion.
That's all for Doggy's mother to share about her life during pregnancy and her experience in caring for pregnant dogs! I hope I can help you.
