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4 ~ THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANT DOGS:
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If you've never owned a pregnant dog before, the new challenges can seem a little bit overwhelming. Not only do you have the specter of a dog in your house, you have the added twist that your dog will be producing puppies within a short amount of time - and you rightly don't want to make any mistakes. That's why it will be important for you to learn about pregnant dogs and how to treat them. Here are four things you'll want to know in handling your pregnant dog.
1. Diet fluctuations. Like humans, pregnant dogs can experience nausea early on in the pregnancy but have an expanded appetite later on. You'll want to make sure to keep an eye on your dog's eating habits - most of the time, your pregnant dog should have a healthier appetite than normal. That's good; you'll want to see that. If your dog is having some issues with eating for a prolonged amount of time (maybe more than a week or so), then you'll want to consult a vet.
2. How to exercise. Exercise is crucial in dogs - for most dogs you want to work them out until they're exhausted. With pregnant dogs, you'll want to moderate more but still carry on with the exercise routine. Pregnant dogs don't need to worry about fat and weight loss - you don't want them to gain too much fat but you don't want to necessarily keep them looking fit, either. Let the dog exercise moderately with a regular half-hour walk.
3. Vaccinations. Vaccinations should be avoided when a dog is pregnant, which is why you'll want to report any abnormalities in your dog's behavior or physical makeup to a vet right away during a pregnancy. If you're breeding your dog, you've probably already had the appropriate vaccinations earlier on in your dog's life, but this is something to keep in mind if you've never worked with a pregnant dog before.
4. Learn about labor. The better you're able to pick up the signs of dog's labor, the better you'll be able to handle the pregnancy. Do your research to find a few things: when your dog might be expecting, how many puppies to expect, and the signs of early labor. These will not only help you be prepared, but have piece of mind as your dog waits around your house for its new litter of puppies.
Ultimately, there's no reason to overreact when your dog is pregnant and try to micromanage its behavior. Remember that pregnancy is a completely natural thing and that a dog's own body will often do much of the regulating for you.
1. Diet fluctuations. Like humans, pregnant dogs can experience nausea early on in the pregnancy but have an expanded appetite later on. You'll want to make sure to keep an eye on your dog's eating habits - most of the time, your pregnant dog should have a healthier appetite than normal. That's good; you'll want to see that. If your dog is having some issues with eating for a prolonged amount of time (maybe more than a week or so), then you'll want to consult a vet.
2. How to exercise. Exercise is crucial in dogs - for most dogs you want to work them out until they're exhausted. With pregnant dogs, you'll want to moderate more but still carry on with the exercise routine. Pregnant dogs don't need to worry about fat and weight loss - you don't want them to gain too much fat but you don't want to necessarily keep them looking fit, either. Let the dog exercise moderately with a regular half-hour walk.
3. Vaccinations. Vaccinations should be avoided when a dog is pregnant, which is why you'll want to report any abnormalities in your dog's behavior or physical makeup to a vet right away during a pregnancy. If you're breeding your dog, you've probably already had the appropriate vaccinations earlier on in your dog's life, but this is something to keep in mind if you've never worked with a pregnant dog before.
4. Learn about labor. The better you're able to pick up the signs of dog's labor, the better you'll be able to handle the pregnancy. Do your research to find a few things: when your dog might be expecting, how many puppies to expect, and the signs of early labor. These will not only help you be prepared, but have piece of mind as your dog waits around your house for its new litter of puppies.
Ultimately, there's no reason to overreact when your dog is pregnant and try to micromanage its behavior. Remember that pregnancy is a completely natural thing and that a dog's own body will often do much of the regulating for you.
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THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR DIRECT, HANDS-ON EXAMINATION OF YOUR PET.
Dr. Hines resides in Texas. Texas Rules of Professional Conduct, Article 573.9 provide that a consultant can only give specific advice through an attending, local veterinarian - not to the pet’s owner directly.
Therefore, Dr. Hines will give you information and advice applicable to all pets with a medical problem similar to your pet's problem.
BY LAW, ANY SPECIFIC TREATMENT DECISIONS MUST BE MADE BY YOU AND YOUR ATTENDING,
LOCAL, VETERINARIAN.
By reading this statement, you agree to indemnify and hold Dr. Hines harmless for any costs arising as a result your use of his services or as the result of your reading his veterinary articles. Because he does not actually get to examine your pet, a doctor-patient-client relationship will not exist between you and Dr. Hines and it is not his intention to establish a veterinarian/client/patient relationship as defined by State law. He offers his service to help you understand diagnosis and treatment options available to you
THROUGH YOUR LOCAL VETERINARIAN.
Because he cannot see your pet in person, you must consider the information he provides as no more than his personal opinions as an educated councilor on pet heath issues - NOT AS YOUR ATTENDING VETERINARIAN. His services are informational only and not meant to be a substitute for local, traditional or emergency veterinary care for your sick pet or necessary visits to your local veterinarian for diagnosis or treatment.
Dr. Hines writes his articles to the best of his abilities, based on his experiences and knowledge. However, please understand that
HE TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY WHATSOEVER FOR - AND MAKES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF ANY OF HIS WEBSITE FEATURES, PROCEDURES OR RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED WITHIN HIS ARTICLES.
He present these articles solely for informational purposes, and THESE ARTICLES DO NOT REPLACE LICENSED, HANDS ON, PROFESSIONAL, PET-SPECIFIC, VETERINARY CARE. If you need recommendations as to veterinary facilities in your area, please contact your local SPCA or call the American Veterinary Medical Association at (847) 925-8070 or email them at: [email protected] or check the American Animal Hospital's Healthy Pet Locator.
The information in Dr. Hines’ articles are subject to interpretation and no two pets will react exactly the same to any form of treatment. If you have any questions about the information contained within, especially as to decisions you may wish to make concerning the health or well-being of your pet, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL VETERINARIAN .
If your pet is seriously ill and especially if there is a potentially LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY involving your pet,
DO NOT WAIT.
TAKE YOUR PET IMMEDIATELY TO A TRAINED VETERINARIAN OR ANIMAL EMERGENCY CENTER
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