If your dog is going to have puppies, pregnant dog care is very important to prepare your dog for the delivery.
A pregnant dog needs special attention to ensure that she stays healthy and her puppies are healthy.
Your dog's body is going to go through a lot of changes before the puppies arrive and attention to her nutrition and exercise is very important.
During the first half of pregnancy with your dog, she can eat what she normally has been eating which should be a high nutritional diet.
During the last week of pregnancy, you should wean her over to puppy food.
Don't add extra vitamins, as this can cause birth defects in the puppies.
Always check with the veterinarian for advice.
Exercise is very important to a pregnant dog.
Going for walks on a daily basis, will keep her in shape for delivery, plus the walking will keep her from getting over weight.
The last three weeks of pregnancy, its wise to keep your dog away from other dogs, for protection against disease.
If it is possible, it is a good thing to have a vet present at the birth.
Complications can occur to mother and her puppies, so its best if this can be arranged.
The vet will be able to examine the puppies and the mother to be sure that everyone is healthy.
Taking care of the pregnant dog will help ensure that her delivery goes well and she gives birth to healthy puppies.
Always be sure to provide good pregnant dog care by ensuring a quiet and safe place for the mother to give birth.