Has your dachshund become a mommy? During this period, proper nutrition is very important for her, because childbirth and feeding are very complex physiological processes that require large costs from the body. Do not forget that the health of puppies also depends on what their mother eats.
Instructions
Step 1
Generally, dog owners can be divided into two groups. Some prefer to feed their dachshunds with factory-made ready-made feed, while the latter prefer a natural diet.
Step 2
If you feed your dachshund with food, then during pregnancy and lactation (feeding) the dog should be given food that is specially designed for this purpose. If the manufacturer does not have a separate line for "mothers", then during this period it is necessary to feed the dog with food produced for puppies up to one year old.
Step 3
During lactation, the dog's body is under great stress, so the food should be exclusively premium. Do not save on food, because the health of your beloved dog and her babies directly depends on it!
Step 4
For those who prefer to feed their dachshund with natural products, special attention should be paid to protein foods, as well as foods rich in calcium.
Step 5
Mom's menu must contain a variety of meats (beef, chicken, fish) - at this stage, meat should make up the bulk of the diet, since protein is the basis for building body cells. Also in the diet should be cereals, boiled vegetables (carrots, beets), cottage cheese, cheese, dairy products.
Step 6
During lactation, be sure to give your dog vitamins and mineral supplements for pregnant and lactating animals, because if the diet does not have enough vitamins and trace elements, then this will certainly affect the health of the mother and the puppies.
Step 7
Do not forget about clean fresh water - the dog should always have access to it.
Step 8
During lactation, it is better to feed the dachshund in small portions, but often. A nursing mother needs much more food than a dog without puppies, and the food is absorbed much better if given in small amounts without overloading the digestive system.
