What should Irish Setter dogs eat after giving birth? Can they be bathed? What should be paid attention to? I believe everyone has a little knowledge, so the following editor will share with you the postpartum dietary care methods for Irish Setter dogs.

Postpartum dietary care for Irish Setter dogs:

1. After the female Irish Setter gives birth, she should be given some glucose water, milk and light salt water. Adequate drinking water and a small amount of meat should be provided 1-2 days after delivery, and the amount of meat should be gradually increased after 3-4 days. In addition to increasing meat for 5-6 days, the number of meals per day can be increased to 3-4/day, and clean drinking water should be maintained at all times; pay attention to the supplement of vitamins and trace elements, and exercise appropriately.

2. Some Irish Setter dogs eat very little within 1-3 days after delivery, which is normal, but it must be distinguished from the disease at this time. It is also common to eat less within 1-3 days.

3. After giving birth, the mother enters the stage of involution of the uterus and discharge of lochia. Lochia in female dogs is dark red, and within 12 hours after delivery, it can turn into blood-like secretions with increasing quantity. After 2-3 weeks, it will turn into mucus-like secretions. After about 4 weeks, the uterus will complete its involution and stop discharge of lochia.

4. The first estrus does not appear until 5-6 weeks after delivery. During the delivery and lactation stages of the female dog, it is best not to bathe the female dog, especially within a few weeks after delivery; because the stimulation of bathing may lead to the occurrence of dysgalactia in the female dog, and be careful to avoid other drinking irritants. Stimulate. The food at this time should be nutritious and balanced, and pay attention to the guarantee of protein, vitamins, and trace elements. It is best to add MAG Golden Vitamin to the diet, which can supplement the more than 40 vitamins and minerals required by the dog's body, and can also regulate The gastrointestinal function of Irish Setter dogs can effectively improve the loss of appetite of postpartum female dogs.

5. The Irish Setter is also relatively weak after giving birth. You can prepare a more comfortable box or kennel for the Irish Setter to provide a quiet environment and shelter from the wind so that the dog can have a good rest.