Terrier Lover

Many of you may think that our little pregnant dogs may have all kinds of strange cravings and want to eat like crazy when they’re pregnant…but dog’s are pretty controlled in all honesty.

They may want a few more morsels than usual, but that’s normal.

So, what should your regimen be when your dog is pregnant?

Well, a dog’s pregnancy is typically 60-63 days long, roughly 9 weeks.

So, here is your food schedule:

1st 30 days –> The dog should be eating normally…nothing new, nothing different.

* Tip: You may supplement fresh meat into their diet on a daily basis if you are so inclined.

Last month –> The mommy dog should be eating a high quality puppy food.

Now, in my opinion, I think it’s healthy to also supplement a mother dog’s diet, and any dog’s diet for that matter, with fresh fruits and vegetables when you can.

Now, Grapes & Raisins are a No-No For Your Dog (check out the post if you like), as is chocolate and macadamia nuts.

I also give my dogs a few healthy treats a day, which I bake myself, so that I know exactly what’s in them. Check out how to make them yourself:

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Homemade Doggy Biscuits

or

Savory Bulgur Doggy Delights

Plus, get some More Ideas for Additions to Your Homemade Doggy Biscuits by clicking on the link.

* Tip: Don’t worry if your dog doesn’t feel like eating much around the 3rd-4th week of pregnancy, as they may have some morning sickness…This is normal…Make sure you ALWAYS have FRESH, CLEAN water out for your dog at all times.

* Tip: I’ve even started to have water in the bedroom, at night, when we sleep, so that they don’t have to walk into the kitchen. You would be surprised how often you’ll fill up this bowl, even throughout the day. Dogs like variety too you know!

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I hope you enjoyed this Terrier Breeding post on Terrier Lover! Until next time…

Love Your Terrier,

Kimberly Edwards

P.S. Try a tasty and healthy, high quality puppy food like:

PRO PAC Performance Puppy Premium Puppy Food (16.5-lb bag) PRO PAC Performance Puppy is designed for puppies from weaning until 12 months of age and is also excellent for pregnant or nursing dogs. A growing puppy needs twice the amount of nutrients as an adult dog. The increased level of nutrients in Performance Puppy provides extra calories for energy and growth, and more protein to form muscles, organs and strong bones. PRO PAC Performance Puppy is made from quality ingredients such as chicken meal and chicken fat which assures that your active puppy will receive proper nutrition for growth and development. PRO PAC Performance Puppy is naturally preserved, contains no by-products, and is 100% guaranteed. $18.29

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