Can a pregnant dog be bathed?

Can pregnant dogs be bathed? This may be the most difficult question for the owner. Pregnant dogs need to be taken care of carefully, but dogs are really dirty. Can they be bathed?

There are three answers to this question:

1. You can take a bath, it’s not a big problem. But when bathing a pregnant dog, pay attention to gentle movements, especially the belly, to avoid discomfort to the dog. At the same time, pay attention to drying in time and be careful not to catch cold.
2. It cannot be washed, it is very dangerous. When a pregnant dog takes a bath, the bath water is very likely to flow into the vagina, causing inflammation and infection, leading to miscarriage. If your dog is very dirty, you can buy dry cleaning powder to clean it.
3. You can take a bath, but you should divide it into time periods. For example, do not take a bath in the first few days after breeding. After about 20 days, the fetal development is stable and you can take a normal bath. At the same time, from one week before the expected delivery date to two weeks after delivery, in order to avoid miscarriage and infection, try not to take a bath.

These statements all seem correct. Which one should we believe? In fact, whether a dog can be bathed during pregnancy depends on the dog’s physical condition. For example, we try not to bathe dogs that are pregnant for the first time, have had miscarriages, or are malnourished. However, if the dog is in good condition, we can choose a suitable time to bathe it.

Do you know that dogs need to be taken special care of when they are pregnant? The editor has compiled a list of care instructions. Learn it now and take care of your dog! Looking forward to the birth of the baby together.

Regular production inspection

When it is known that a dog is pregnant, the poop collector should take the dog for regular prenatal check ups. Generally speaking, prenatal checkups are conducted every 10 days, mainly to check the physical condition of the mother and baby.

Care precautions

During a dog’s pregnancy, special attention should be paid to grooming. The editor does not recommend that the owner bathe the dog during pregnancy to avoid catching a cold; The second is to avoid miscarriage in dogs. Because some dogs are particularly afraid of taking a shower, if the pooper helps them take a shower, they will panic, not only their body will move around, but their psychology will also be very nervous, which can easily lead to miscarriage.
Don’t rush to give your dog a bath even after giving birth. After giving birth for about a month, consider your dog’s physical and mental condition before deciding whether to give it a bath. And when bathing your dog, be careful not to let the water be too cold or too hot. After bathing your dog, blow dry it in a timely manner.

Reduce physical activity

During pregnancy, dogs should reduce their physical activity and avoid large movements such as running or jumping. The defecator usually takes his dog for a walk, which takes about 15 or 20 minutes.
Moderate exercise to maintain muscle strength can also aid in production.

Pay attention to keeping warm

During pregnancy, it is important to keep your dog warm and not let them catch a cold. The same applies after production.
Pay attention to hygiene
Dogs should not take a shower during pregnancy or one month after giving birth, as there may be body odor and bacteria. The pooper can use a towel to wipe the dog to maintain basic cleanliness and hygiene. They should also prepare a comfortable and clean kennel for the dog, and the kennel should be cleaned regularly.

Supplementing calcium

During pregnancy, the nutrition in the dog’s body will be consumed relatively quickly, and the fecal remover should supplement the dog with calcium. In the early stages of pregnancy, there is no need to rush to supplement calcium, which may lead to malnutrition. You can start calcium supplementation in the middle of pregnancy, and you should also supplement calcium after your dog gives birth!
Supplementing your dog with calcium can help it bask in the sun and promote calcium absorption; Dogs can be fed high calcium foods, such as meat, fruits and vegetables; Can feed sheep’s milk to dogs; You can feed your dog calcium tablets

Eat less and eat more meals

During pregnancy, your dog’s appetite will increase, and the poop collector needs to increase the amount of food they feed, but they should eat less and eat more meals! If fed too much at once, the dog will feel bloated and uncomfortable. The pooper can feed dogs a small amount of dog food multiple times, which not only ensures that the dog will not be hungry, but also ensures that the dog is easy to digest.
Conclusion: Have your dog ever had a baby?