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Dogs During Labor
By Jack Russell, Fri Dec 9th
Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a propermate is found to the point that the are born, it iscrucial to take careful steps to make this successful. Professional breeders do not breed frequently and will only doso when a pair is found to be healthy that will ensure the birthof healthy offspring. The ideal breeder should have the pair of dogs tested for everypossible disease as well as have all the information regardingthe pair's ancestors and health records on file. Should abreeder find no problem in the history of the pair, then theprocess can begin.
Dogs normally come into heat twice a year which is every sixmonths. Larger dogs can come into heat every eight or ten monthswhich usually lasts about three weeks. Vaginal bleeding is asure sign that the dog is in heat as well as swelling in thevulva. A dog's pregnancy or gestation period lasts between 60 to67 days. Most dogs give birth after 63 days. The only way to determine the stage of the dog's pregnancy is bykeeping the track of time from the day of the breeding. Keepinga record of this on file is advisable for reference purposes. Exactly three weeks after breeding, the mother must be examinedto
confirm the pregnancy. The dog must be given a formulated and premium brand of dog foodfor the duration of the pregnancy and throughout the nursingperiod preferably with strong nutritional foundation. During pregnancy, the mother's food consumption will almostdouble compared to the pre-pregnancy level so increased feedingmust be given to ensure that there is enough for both the dogand the puppies. Behavioral changes are to be expected during this time. The dogwill demand for more affection or may experience a few days ofvomiting. Later on, the expectant mother will search for a secure place todeliver the puppies. So, one must ensure that a proper place isready when the time comes. An ideal place for an expectingmother is a box. Depending on the size of the dog, it must bespacious enough for the dog to move around and must have layersof newspaper inside it that will absorb birthing fluids. Thisshould also have low sides for the mother to look outside andfor the breeder to easily check if assistance is needed to makeit easy to remove soiled papers without interrupting the motherand the newborn puppies. About the author:Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier, visit his DogResources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners Handbook - it'sDog Gone Good! http://www.daveshealthbuzz.com/dogcare/
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