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Dogs During Labor |
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Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper
mate is found to the point that the puppies are born, it is
crucial to take careful steps to make this successful.
Professional breeders do not breed frequently and will only do
so when a pair is found to be healthy that will ensure the birth
of healthy offspring.
The ideal breeder should have the pair of dogs tested for every
possible disease as well as have all the information regarding
the pair's ancestors and health records on file. Should a
breeder find no problem in the history of the pair, then the
process can begin.
Dogs normally come into heat twice a year which is every six
months. Larger dogs can come into heat every eight or ten months
which usually lasts about three weeks. Vaginal bleeding is a
sure sign that the dog is in heat as well as swelling in the
vulva. A dog's pregnancy |
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or gestation period lasts between 60 to
67 days. Most dogs give birth after 63 days.
The only way to determine the stage of the dog's pregnancy is by
keeping the track of time from the day of the breeding. Keeping
a record of this on file is advisable for reference purposes.
Exactly three weeks after breeding, the mother must be examined
to confirm the pregnancy.
The dog must be given a formulated and premium brand of dog food
for the duration of the pregnancy and throughout the nursing
period preferably with strong nutritional foundation.
During pregnancy, the mother's food consumption will almost
double compared to the pre-pregnancy level so increased feeding
must be given to ensure that there is enough for both the dog
and the puppies.
Behavioral changes are to be expected during this time. The dog
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experience a few days of
vomiting.
Later on, the expectant mother will search for a secure place to
deliver the puppies. So, one must ensure that a proper place is
ready when the time comes. An ideal place for an expecting
mother is a box. Depending on the size of the dog, it must be
spacious enough for the dog to move around and must have layers
of newspaper inside it that will absorb birthing fluids. This
should also have low sides for the mother to look outside and
for the breeder to easily check if assistance is needed to make
it easy to remove soiled papers without interrupting the mother
and the newborn puppies.
About the author:
Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier, visit his Dog
Resources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners Handbook - it's
Dog Gone Good! http://www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/
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