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Getting ready to have puppies?

Are you getting ready for the pitter-patter of little paws?
As with humans, one can minimize complications with proper care in pregnancy.
Having puppies may sound easy and it may seem like the dog does all the work but that is not always how it turns out.

FEEDING
The expectant mother will gradually require increasing amounts of food to nourish her developing litter. A food approved for growth (i.e. a puppy food) will certainly be necessary during the nursing period and pregnancy may be a good time to transition into this new diet.

EXERCISE
Regular walking helps the expectant mother keep up her strength but intensive training, showing, or even obedience school is probably too stressful. Obesity is a dangerous problem for pregnant dogs and serious blood sugar regulation problems can put the litter at risk. Still, pregnancy is not the time for a weight loss program. Your vet will help guide you regarding the optimal nutrition plan for your individual dog.

VACCINATION
A female dog should not be vaccinated during pregnancy; there are sera in the vaccine which could be harmful to the developing fetus. Ideally, the female should be vaccinated just prior to breeding. She will be passing on her immunity to her pups in the first milk she produces (special milk called “colostrum”) so we want her antibody levels to be at their peak yet we want to avoid vaccination during pregnancy.

PARASITE CONTROL
If the expectant mother uses a heartworm preventive product normally, she may continue to do so during pregnancy. All heartworm products available are approved for use in pregnancy and lactation.
Flea control is important during pregnancy though is more important after the puppies are born. It is important to use a safe product during pregnancy.

Feeding of Dogs

Well we are going to talk about feeding of the dog. These are some tips
1. Do not use dairy products. They can cause diarrhea in an adult dog. Dogs can develop lactose intolerance just as we can.
2. Too much liver for your dog can be harmful.
3. Don't turn your dog into a vegetarian
4. Fat scraps for your dog are not healthy.
5. Never leave your dog without water.
6. Don't feed dogs from plastic dishes
7. Don't feed your dog from combined food and water dishes.
8. Bloat-Prone dogs should not be eating from a dish on the floor
9. Don't teach your dog to beg.
10. Don't mix and match quality
11. Don't over supplement
12. Don't exercise your dog right after meals.
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Bathing and Shampooing

Now that we have talked about the aspect of exercising your dog. Let us talk about bathing your dog
1. Try and make your dogs bath time a pleasant experience
2. Here is some things to remember before you start grooming.
Brush, comb, detangler, shampoo, cotton balls, towel.
Bathing and Shampooing Your Dog
3. Do not bathe your dog too often because that will dry out the skin, deplete healthy oils from the coat and skin, and lead to scratching and irritation. Frequency is largely dependent on the breed and activities of the dog. Dogs who spend a lot of time outside or engage in outdoor activities that expose them to dirt, bugs and/or debris typically require more bathing, perhaps every 6 weeks or more frequently.
4. Remember that after being indoors during the colder months, a dog's fur and skin can become dry. And if your dog grows an undercoat, you need to comb it out in warmer weather This will now be the last tip Iwill give you
Always prepare your dog for his first bath.

Exercising of Dogs

Well as you have seen we have first talked aout dogs. Now we are going to talk about taking care of them. Because you can't just own a dog and not yet learn how to care for them.
So let us get started.
The first aspect we are going to talk about is the aspect of exercising your dog.
The first thing to say is that:
1. Exercise doesn't have to be difficult. You don't have to pay for it. And doing it will make you feel really, really good.
2. Exercise is good for you and your dog. It will help keep your dog's heart, lungs, and muscles strong and healthy so he lives longer. And we all want our dogs to live longer.
3. Use toys for all kinds of running and catching games. It's good for your dog to run and stretch his legs out. You can run with him if you like! Watch your dog when he's running - is he smiling? Of course he is, because he enjoys it.
4. Walking is a simple exercise and good for both of you. It's even good for your family and the neighbors. Why? First, because it gets you out of the house and gives your parents a break. Second, the neighbors will have a chance to visit with you and your dog and say "Hello". You might even meet a new friend while traveling the neighborhood.
So try and always exercise you dogs.
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