Care for female dogs in the early stages of pregnancy

During this period, because the fertilized egg has just implanted in the uterine wall, if the implantation is not stable enough, the mother dog will be frightened or run around, which can easily cause miscarriage. In the first 20 days after pregnancy, do not let the mother dog be too restless, and do not bathe her within two weeks after breeding, because during the bathing process, the female dog is easily frightened and causes smooth muscle contraction, causing miscarriage.

Care for bitches in the second trimester

At this time, the mother dog’s uterus begins to swell. The first organ that the uterus expands and presses is the bladder. The bitch may start to urinate frequently. In the middle of pregnancy, the female dog begins to have secondary sexual characteristics, the mammary glands and breasts slowly begin to grow, and some cyan blood vessels appear on the skin, indicating signs of preparation for lactation. At 25-30 days, the dog's appetite will become very poor, and vaginal discharge will begin to appear, which is odorless and tasteless in color. In the second trimester, the female dog can exercise moderately, such as taking a normal walk, but pay attention to the color of her secretions. If it turns dark red or even dark black, it means there may be a miscarriage.

Care for the female dog in the later stages of pregnancy

At this time, the mother dog’s belly is drooping, her body becomes broad, and she doesn’t want to move or rest. In the last 5-6 days, the female dog Start looking for a place to give birth. It will choose a quiet and dark place where people are less frequent, making it feel safer. At this time, the owner can start to help it prepare a suitable delivery room.