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Do not bathe for two to three weeks after giving birth. Wait until lochia discharge is complete before bathing for better hygiene.

Nursing puppies need to feed, and dyeing chemicals may get on the nipples and be ingested by the puppies.

Shaving exposes the skin to the environment, which can lead to sunburn, darkening, insect bites, allergic itching, etc. Improper shaving can also damage hair follicles, preventing regrowth. However, shaving the mammary area can facilitate nursing.

Nursing dogs are still recovering, and the cervix remains open with continued lochia discharge. External bacteria can easily enter and cause infection, making SPA unsuitable.

Dogs can have their nails trimmed whenever they get long. Just be careful not to cut the quick.

Moderate exercise during nursing is recommended. Outdoor walks can help control weight and build stamina.

Nursing dogs are still recovering and should avoid high-intensity activities. Walking is suitable for nursing mothers.

Nursing dogs are still recovering and should avoid high-intensity activities.

Nursing dogs are still recovering and should avoid high-intensity activities. The cervix remains open and may continue discharging lochia, making swimming unsuitable.

Although nursing dogs can travel by car, puppies are too young and susceptible to illness.

Although nursing dogs can travel by plane, puppies are too young and susceptible to illness.

Although nursing dogs can travel by boat, puppies are too young and susceptible to illness.

Nursing dogs are still recovering and should avoid high-intensity activities.

Nursing dogs are still recovering and should avoid high-intensity activities.

Stair depth and height are not suitable for dogs. Climbing stairs puts significant strain on the lumbar spine. Although large dogs are less affected, prolonged stair climbing should still be avoided.

Dogs are quadruped animals, and standing postures place great pressure on the lumbar spine and hip joints. Frequent standing can easily induce joint diseases.

Postpartum vaccination produces antibodies that can pass to puppies through milk, providing some protection. However, the postpartum body is weak and vaccination stress reactions are stronger, so try to vaccinate before pregnancy.

Postpartum mothers can be dewormed, but choose deworming medication safe for nursing periods. To avoid affecting puppies, deworm the mother after puppies are at least 20 days old.

Medical ultrasound examinations have no effect on a dog's health.

Semi-annual X-ray exposure has minimal effect on the body. Just avoid frequent exposure.

The amount of blood drawn for health checkups has no effect on health.

Regular checkups help monitor the mother dog's health. Puppies without special circumstances only need basic physical examinations.

Air conditioning can be used in hot weather, but temperature should not be set too low (around 27°C) and usage time should not be too long.

Dogs can watch TV and are very interested in scenes with sound and movement.

Mosquito coils mainly contain pyrethroid ingredients. At low doses, they are non-toxic to dogs, but puppies' sense of smell is still developing, and the odor may be detrimental to olfactory development.

Puppies' sense of smell is developing, and 84 disinfectant is highly irritating. Do not use it.

Puppies' retinas are fragile when they first open their eyes. Glowing electric heaters may affect their eye development. Choose non-glowing heaters and do not point them directly at the dog bed to avoid overheating.

Puppies have poor body temperature regulation. When using electric blankets, do not cover the entire bed; leave space for the dog to move away if it gets too hot. Otherwise, puppies may become dehydrated from lying on the heated blanket too long.

From both hygiene and behavioral training perspectives, it is not recommended for dogs to sleep with their owners.

Dogs can stay in cages, but prolonged caging affects bone development. Besides sleeping, cage time should not be too long, allowing sufficient time for activity.

Boarding involves a change of environment. Strange dogs and people may startle the dog. A nursing dog that is frightened may eat her puppies.

Puppies have weak body temperature regulation and cannot sleep on ice packs. The mother's body is recovering and is not suitable for sleeping on cold ice packs.

Dogs normally do not need to wear clothes. Besides wearing clothes when going out in cold weather, avoid dressing them at other times to prevent skin from not being able to breathe.

When dogs walk outside, they need friction with the ground to wear down their nails. Wearing shoes makes walking and running slippery, so frequent shoe-wearing is not recommended.

If the dog does not have a brushing habit, do not brush during nursing to avoid startling the dog. If the dog enjoys brushing, normal care can continue.

Quick cutting may cause nail infection. The risk is high during nursing. Do not do it.

Nursing dogs are still recovering, and spaying/neutering is physically damaging. If it was a C-section, spaying can be done simultaneously.

Puppies' hearing is still developing, and different sounds stimulate their brain development. Bell sounds will mask other sounds, affecting puppies' ability to perceive the world with their ears.

Hitting a dog during nursing may cause stress. The mother may eat her puppies in self-defense.