How to eat when a dog is pregnant
Recently, the care of pets during pregnancy has become a hot topic, especially the dietary management of dogs during pregnancy. The following is a dog pregnancy dietary guide compiled based on hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days to help owners feed them scientifically.
1. Diet principles for dogs during pregnancy
Dogs during pregnancy (about 63 days) need more nutrients to support fetal development, but excessive obesity needs to be avoided. Here are the key principles:
| stage | dietary advice |
|---|---|
| 1-4 weeks | Maintain normal food intake and increase protein (such as chicken, fish) |
| 5-6 weeks | Increase daily food intake by 20%-30%, divided into 3-4 meals |
| 7-9 weeks | Increase food intake to 1.5 times the usual amount and supplement calcium (veterinary guidance is required) |
2. 10 recommended foods that are hotly discussed
According to the pet community poll, the following foods are most recommended:
| food type | nutritional value | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Boiled chicken breast | High protein low fat | Boneless and skinless, 3-4 times a week |
| salmon | Omega-3s promote brain development | Cook, remove thorns, and feed in small amounts |
| pumpkin puree | Dietary fiber prevents constipation | No added sugar or salt |
3. The 5 taboo foods that are hotly discussed on the Internet
Recently, many pet bloggers have reminded us to strictly avoid:
| taboo foods | Risk reasons |
|---|---|
| chocolate/coffee | Contains theobromine causing poisoning |
| grapes/raisins | cause kidney failure |
| raw eggs | Salmonella risk |
4. Changes in feeding frequency recommended by experts
Feeding methods need to be adjusted in late pregnancy:
| weeks of pregnancy | Number of meals per day | single component |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 weeks | 2 times | normal amount |
| 6-8 weeks | 3-4 times | Reduce single volume |
| 3 days before labor | 5-6 times | Very small amount |
5. Recently popular nutritional supplement programs
According to Vet Live advice:
| Nutrients | Recommended product types | supplementary period |
|---|---|---|
| folic acid | Supplements for pets | whole pregnancy |
| Calcium | liquid calcium or calcium tablets | Start of week 5 |
6. 3 effective feeding techniques tested by netizens
Recent high likes and shares on social platforms:
1.Warm water soaking method: In late pregnancy, soak dog food in warm water to make it easier to digest.
2.Eat Less, More Meal Box: Use a timed feeder to avoid overeating
3.Nutritional freeze-dried food mix: Mix freeze-dried minced meat into dog food to increase appetite
Summary:The dog's diet during pregnancy needs to be dynamically adjusted according to the stage, paying attention to nutritional balance and food safety. It is recommended to have regular physical examinations and develop a personalized plan based on veterinary advice.
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