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Pregnant dogs need extra care and special accommodations. Knowing if your dog is pregnant and, later, in labor can be tricky. Understanding canine breeding, pregnancy and care is crucial to ensure the best experience for your best friend.
Whether or not you and your dog are looking forward to puppies, you want to know as soon as possible if she's pregnant. This will help you know when to go to the vet, and Read More
A pregnant dog should be kept inside in a clean environment, should be fed a high-quality dog food and should increase food intake two weeks before delivery to promote Read More
Care for a pregnant dog by keeping them calm and relaxed and adding nutritional supplements to their diet. Learn how to take care of a pregnant dog with the tips in this Read More
Diagnosing pregnancy in a dog is extremely difficult unless you are experienced at looking for the signs and symptoms. Diagnostic tests, such as ultrasound, are unable to Read More
If your dog must have a shot while pregnant, you should take some precautions before giving the injection. However, if at all possible, most animal specialists recommend Read More
Pregnant female dogs (bitches) still need to be wormed. They are giving up a lot of bodily energy to their puppies. Having a worm infestation on top of a growing litter can Read More
If your pregnant dog has a problem with fleas, you can't treat the dog with medications as this could endanger the dog's unborn puppies. There are some things you can do Read More
It's almost time for your dog to give birth and she needs a secure and safe place to do it. A simple whelping box is the way to go. The size of this project all depends Read More
Poodles and Labradors have the right temperament for being guide dogs. Get tips on guide dog breeding from a guide dog training expert in this free educational video. Read More
Female dogs generally go through two heat cycles per year. At this time, their bodies go through a type of canine menses that can result in pregnancy if she has actually Read More
Fortunately, dogs have been giving birth to litters of puppies for thousands of years and know instinctively what to do. Unfortunately, the birth doesn’t always go easily Read More
Pregnant dogs go into labor between days 58 and 65, exhibiting nesting behaviors one week before and a reduced body temperature one to two days before giving birth. Read More
The duration of a canine pregnancy usually lasts 63 days. However, it is not unusual for smaller breeds to deliver early and larger breeds to deliver later. If you know the Read More
In about 15,000 years, dogs have evolved into more than 400 species--which is due almost entirely to man. By carefully selecting the types of dogs we want and mating them Read More
A human may need to care for a newborn puppy if the mother dog has refused to care for it, the newborn has severe medical issues or the mother dog is gone or requires Read More
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