After the dog safely and smoothly gives birth to puppies, the pet owner can finally put their worries aside. Seeing the newborn puppies is truly joyful, but besides happiness, the owner must do a good job in postpartum care for the dog because this is the most vulnerable period for the mother dog, so proper care is essential. Today, the editor from Boqi.com will talk about what the postpartum care precautions for dogs are, let's take a look.

During the confinement period, the mother dog should be isolated from the puppies for feeding, but it is best not to let the puppies leave the mother's sight. During this period, the mother dog should be regularly wiped all over, focusing on the area around the breasts to prevent bacteria from being transmitted to the puppies through nursing. It is best not to bathe the mother dog during the confinement period, as bathing may stimulate her nerves and cause milk secretion to stop. Also, try not to touch the mother dog's anus or other areas to avoid infection. Only after the uterus has recovered can you gently wipe the anus to prevent bacterial infection.

Before giving birth, dogs may exhibit reduced appetite or refusal to eat due to physiological reactions; after birth, they may be weak and temporarily unwilling to eat because of excessive energy consumption. Therefore, within one or two days after the mother dog successfully gives birth, feeding is not necessary; only some glucose water should be given. As the mother dog gradually recovers, give her some liquid food such as meat porridge or vegetable soup, in small frequent meals. After a week, the mother dog can eat dry food as before. At this time, continue to maintain the habit of small frequent meals to help with nutrient absorption.

To increase nutrition for the mother dog, high-protein and high-calorie foods such as animal offal and meat can be added to her dry food. In addition, postpartum dogs need a lot of calcium, so frequently feeding the mother dog pig's trotters soup, crucian carp soup, and other lactation-stimulating broths ensures there is enough milk for the puppies.

After the puppies are born, the mother dog will do her best to protect her offspring. Any person or even any animal approaching will be met with hostility from the mother dog. Therefore, from the time of the mother's delivery until one month after the puppies are born, it is best to avoid strangers and other animals approaching. Even the dog's closest owner should wear long clothing when approaching the mother dog during confinement to avoid being bitten by the furious mother dog. During this period, do not frequently pet or tease the mother dog to avoid causing nervousness, which could lead to the ingestion of the puppies. If possible, it is best to maintain a quiet environment and avoid loud noises, giving the mother and puppies a peaceful resting environment.

The above are the postpartum care precautions for dogs, hope it can help everyone.