Feeding and management of pregnant bitches

During pregnancy, the focus of feeding and management of dogs is to prevent abortion, promote the growth and development of the fetus, give birth to puppies that are strong, important at birth, have strong vitality, and prepare for postpartum lactation.

During pregnancy, dogs need a lot of nutrients to supply the growth and development of the fetus and maintain their own life activities. Therefore, dogs should be fed with formula feed during pregnancy, and ensure that the feed is clean, fresh and palatable. After 20 days of mating, the intensity of fetal development increases, so it is necessary to increase the content of protein in feed and increase animal feed appropriately. One and a half months after pregnancy, it is the late stage of pregnancy, and the volume of the fetus, placenta and amniotic fluid increases, oppressing the dog's intestines and stomach, so that the volume of the intestines and stomach is relatively reduced. At this time, it is necessary to increase the nutritional concentration of feed, increase the number of feeding, and feed less and eat more. This is conducive to food digestion and reduce pressure on the uterus, conducive to fetal growth and development.

In the management to prevent miscarriage, pregnant bitches are prohibited from strenuous exercise and crossing obstacles, not beating and intimidation. Keep the dog body and environment clean and quiet, so that the dog can get enough rest. 40 days after pregnancy, pregnant dogs should be raised in a single circle, which should be wide, clean, dry and well lit. To enter the delivery room after 50 days of pregnancy, the delivery room should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in advance.

Dogs in pregnancy, to carry out appropriate activities, it is best to exercise not less than 4 times a day, each time not less than 30 minutes. Proper activities for dogs can not only increase the dog's appetite, benefit the growth and development of the fetus, but also reduce dystocia.