A major part of any living being’s life is reproduction. It is a natural phenomenon that pet owners happily accept and why not? After all few people can resist the adorableness that are new born puppies! During her pregnancy, right from the first week till the ninth week, a lot of things will change for your pet. Behavioral changes are quite noticeable during pregnancy and a pet owner must keep a tab on a lot of things in order to adequately look after the health and well-being of a pregnant pet. Here are a few things that a pet owner needs to look out for with a pregnant canine.
Healthy Food is the Right Food: Keep a check on your pet’s diet and make sure that your pet eats food that is high on nutritional value. Start giving her more than her regular portion as she has lives to take care of in her womb. Remember to keep her pet supplies (like bowls for food and water) clean at all times.
Check Temperature Regularly: With biological changes, your pet’s body denotes a lot of changes. Keep an eye on her body temperature. It is very important that her body temperature remains normal because pregnant pets are more susceptible to mild fevers. In order to avoid such a situation, it is necessary to be able to detect a change in temperature as early as possible.
Don’t Wait for the Vet: When your pet is pregnant, consult your vet for further precautions as early as possible. Make sure her vaccinations are up to date. Take her to the vet for regular checkups and to ensure that her pregnancy is smooth.
Limit Her Activities: Although some physical activity is necessary, it is highly recommended that your pet doesn’t go overboard. Don’t let her jump from a height—from the bed for instance. Always put shoes for dogs on her paws to provide some relief to her paws.
Maintain Personal Hygiene: You don’t want your pet to deal with unnecessary health problems as her due date approaches. Cut her nails as often as you need to so that she doesn’t scratch herself too much. For further precautions, always keep her in dog booties to avoid any other complications.