Pregnancy of a dog is a period when you need to take care not only of its nutrition, but also of the full development of future offspring. The dog's diet must be enriched with vitamins and microelements as much as possible.
Instructions
Step 1
Vitamin substances are considered important substances not only for humans, but also for all living organisms. They regulate metabolic processes in the body, are part of substances that act as catalysts for various processes. Our lesser friends constantly need vitamins. During normal periods of life, dogs can obtain most of the necessary nutrients from food and the need for additional nutrition with vitamins usually does not arise.
Step 2
But during pregnancy, it is necessary to enrich the dog's diet with additional substances that her body needs. Growing puppies requires a large amount of minerals and vitamins, so they will need to provide additional supplies to the dog if you are counting on strong healthy offspring.
Step 3
In the first month after mating, experts do not recommend changing the dog's diet. Regular dry and liquid food will be able to fully meet the basic needs of the pet's body at this time. You can additionally add to food a couple of raw yolks per week for small and medium-sized dogs, and for large individuals - the same amount, but every day.
Step 4
The diet must necessarily contain lean varieties of meat - beef or lamb. It is recommended to add it to food until the last weeks of pregnancy, because it is the meat that contains most of the substances that the body of the bitch needs during this period.
Step 5
After the first month of pregnancy, it is recommended to significantly increase the size of the portions and switch to three meals a day. A small amount of fish oil should be mixed into food, which will provide the body's needs for fatty acids. Additionally, you will need to use supplements with vitamins A, B1, D and E. Together with vitamin D, you must use supplements with a high calcium content - it is necessary for the growth of fruit bones and their high strength.
Step 6
When a dog is expecting a large litter, a special need arises for lactate and glycerophosphate, which should also be used as supplements. But in addition to additives, do not forget about ordinary products that are able to fill the body with the necessary substances. Much attention is paid to dairy products in the diet, they should always be present in large quantities. They contain a large amount of calcium and phosphorus, these substances are simply vital for the dog's body during pregnancy.
Step 7
If you fed your dog correctly during pregnancy and used vitamin supplements at regular intervals to enrich the diet, then your pet will be able to transfer birth much easier, and she will have enough strength to fully feed the puppies.
