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Should you feed your pregnant dog puppy food?

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Created: 2022-05-10 18:21:10

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Some experts recommend feeding puppy food to your pregnant dog due to its high nutrient contents. If your dog is already on a high protein, high nutrient diet, you can continue to feed them as normal through the first and second trimester. 8 янв. 2022 г.


When should I start feeding my pregnant dog puppy food?

Feeding your dog a puppy formula from week 6 of her pregnancy will help her to stay strong, and also passes nutrients to their puppies through the milk. Your dog should be introduced to the new food in stages, to allow their tummy time to adjust.

What is the best food for a pregnant dog?

Nutrition for Pregnant DogsFeeding an all life stage puppy food such as Purina® Puppy Chow® brand puppy food is best.The food should have 1600 kcal digestible energy per pound of food and at least 22 percent protein.Nutrition for Pregnant Dogs | Purina

What should you not feed a pregnant dog?

Are there any foods which should be avoided during pregnancy? Raw diets are not recommended for pregnant or lactating dogs. A high quality maintenance dog food is usually sufficient for most dogs and you should avoid feeding your dog additional vitamins or supplements unless your veterinarian advises otherwise.

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