Symptoms and Care of Dog Pregnant
2008-08-28

Symptoms and Care of Dog Pregnant

Symptoms of dog pregnant To help you dog better, you should know about the symptoms of their pregnant. However, it’s not easy as you supposed. If you think your dog is pregnant because he is acting weird or he's on heat, think again. It might either be true or false alarms. To know the early pregnant dog symptoms is necessary so that you can figure out the truth whether he is expecting little John's and Jean's or not. There are some canine pregnancy indicators and manifestations to help you discover dog pregnancy is around the corner, so that you can do more carefull pet body care to your pregnant dog.

• Symptoms at the early stage of pregnancy At the early stage of your dog's pregnancy she will eat lesser and she will show less hunger which will easily provide you the clear indication of her pregnancy. At the gestation period of your dog, she will feel tired and due to the change in her hormones level for the process of embryo production she will do less activity. The other good pregnant dog symptoms at this early stage are the enlargement of the size of the nipples of the dog. After the breeding of the dog the pregnancy process begins to take place, the breast of the dog gets enlarge and starts the process of the milk production for the coming puppy.

• Symptoms at the middle stage of pregnant dog After the time period of a month of pregnancy, the female dog starts showing different symptoms. Now the hunger of the dog increases and this even gradually gets away with the end of the heat cycle period. There will be an increase in weight of your dog at this period and you can easily realize it by touching the abdomen area of the dog which will be fat and rigid. These are the pregnant dog symptoms of the middle stage.

• Symptoms at the last stage of the pregnant dog The abdomen of your dog would get larger and it will get rigid. It is so because now it carries the extra weight of the puppies and depends on the number of puppies which the dog is having. You can easily feel the puppies' movement throughout the last weeks of pregnancy and from this you can easily know that your dog will give birth to the puppies very soon. If you are willing to have more information about there are several sites available on the net which can provide you information about the pregnant dog symptoms.

Measures to taking care of your pregnant dogs Once the dog pregnancy is sure, it's time to consider the care requirements. The following are some helpful tips to keep in mind when taking care of your pregnant dogs and making them comfortable: 1. Note that pregnant dogs are susceptible to vaginal discharges that oftentimes make them feel irritable and less comfortable. So always keep your dog in a cushy place such as a well-made dog bed where comfort and relaxation can be best achieved. The dog, due to its condition, will most likely stay at one place during its pregnancy period. As such, it is better if your chosen dog bed product provides the exact comfort that your dog needs. 2. Ensure your pregnant dog's health by providing nutritional food and supplemental vitamins that are accordant to the veterinarian's designated food and vitamin intake. However, be careful because there are certain food and vitamins that are dangerous for pregnant dogs. You can also provide your dog with deworming, heartworm preventive, and flea control through the wide selection of parasite control products available today. 3. Prevent your pregnant dog from catching diseases by separating it from other dogs and keeping it in a protected and guarded area. This will provide not only protection and sanctuary for your pregnant dogs, but comfort as well. Also keep the place clean to reduce further possibilities of catching any disease. 4. Keep your dog in good shape by giving regular exercises such as long walks in the park or a game of catch. These regular exercises should keep your dog fit and be prepared for its coming labor, thereby avoiding instances where difficulties are often met by obese pregnant dogs. 5. Choose a place in your home where there are less household activities and house routes are seldom taken. This is to make sure that your dog will not be disturbed from its rest. Also, when it comes to your dog's sleeping regime, make your pregnant dog extra comfortable by providing a dog bed that best suits its condition and needs. 6. Body Temperature. A normal dog's temperature should be 101-102 degrees Fahrenheit; however, a pregnant dog's temperature will drop a few degrees about 24 hours before whelping. So the whelping box should be in a warm, dry, and draft free area. Place towels or other soft material (maybe an old sheet) in the whelping box. 7. Be away from vaccinations. Pregnant dogs should not be given vaccines because some vaccines may cause abortion. Vaccines should be given before the breeding.