{"id":1462,"date":"2017-11-15T05:13:27","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T05:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2019-04-04T06:47:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T06:47:45","slug":"5-essential-points-taking-care-pregnant-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/5-essential-points-taking-care-pregnant-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential Points For Taking Care Of A Pregnant Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming a mother, is one of the best feelings for all the females. Transforming into motherhood can be a challenging task and at the same time an exciting journey. But, from the moment of becoming pregnant, one should take great care of their health to have a healthy and fit kid along with maintenance of their own well-being.<\/p>\n<p>In case when a female dog becomes pregnant or when you think they are ready to breed, special protection and management must be done. Special care is required from the duration when the mother carries the pup in her womb until the time the birth takes place.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips of health care when a dog is pregnant:<\/p>\n<h2>Points For Taking Care Of A Pregnant Dog<\/h2>\n<p>1. <strong>Beware of the parasites<\/strong>. External or internal parasites \u2013 both are equally dangerous for your pet dog during pregnancy period. It is better to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/dogs-wormers-treatment-101.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=5-Essential-Points-For-Taking-Care-Of-A-Pregnant-Dog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>de-worm your pooch<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span> and administer or apply correct preventatives for fleas and ticks. Remember to check treatments before purchasing them whether they are suitable for pregnant canines.<\/p>\n<p>2. <strong>Exercise<\/strong> is always integrated in the daily routine of all dogs. The stress and type of exercise depends on the age and physical condition of the canines. During pregnancy though, everyday walks are enough for your pooch to maintain her well-being.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1463\" src=\"http:\/\/www.canadapetcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/taking-care-of-pregnant-dog-300x154.jpeg\" alt=\"taking care of pregnant dog\" width=\"300\" height=\"154\" srcset=\"http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/taking-care-of-pregnant-dog-300x154.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/canadapetcare.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/taking-care-of-pregnant-dog.jpeg 676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n3. A healthy and the situation friendly diet is a necessity. <strong>Proper balance of nutrition<\/strong> with high quantity of all of them present that are suitable for the dog\u2019s health helps to build a strong immune system. Diet provided in right quantity and rich in nutrients is beneficial for both the pup and the mother.<\/p>\n<p>4. Maintain <strong>proper hygiene and cleanliness<\/strong> around the female pooch. Clean their beddings, sheets, and towel on a daily basis. Especially clean the area or the part of the house where they sleep or spend most of their time. A clean surrounding will ensure no scope of health hazards for the pet.<\/p>\n<p>5. Getting your <strong>pet vaccinated<\/strong>, at regular intervals and as specified by the vet will improve the health and provide security to both mother and her puppy. Regular checkups with the vet and time-to-time diagnosis of the mother\u2019s fitness are required.<\/p>\n<p>The care of the dog also depends on the months of pregnancy. In the first month, <strong>do not administer any vitamin supplements to your doggy<\/strong>. This is due to the reason that these supplements aren\u2019t able to extract the calcium from the bones after birth which results in hypocalcaemia and leads to weak muscles and seizures right after the canine gives birth.<\/p>\n<p>During the second month of her pregnancy, she must be served with high quality puppy food that provides any extra calories that might be required as well.<\/p>\n<p>For the birth preparation of the cute little puppies, you need to be extra careful and start taking regular temperature of the doggy. The process when canine gives birth to her pups is termed as whelping. The whelping should take place in a safe and private area and not where she might attract infectious particles.<\/p>\n<p>Delivery of the pups gives the best gift of life to both the pet parents and the female doggy. The miracle of birth is incredibly amazing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming a mother, is one of the best feelings for all the females. Transforming into motherhood can be a challenging task and at the same time an exciting journey. 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