Start to increase the food intake, bit by bit, from around week five of the pregnancy. Gradually increase the portion size a little more each week, so that by week nine the meal size is about a third more than normal.
Should I feed my pregnant dog more food?
Absolutely. The mother's energy requirements actually increase after delivery and during lactation. At her highest energy need, 3-5 weeks after whelping, she may require 2-4 times the calories of a normal healthy adult.
How much extra should you feed a pregnant dog?
By the end of the first month, she should be eating 2-4 times the amount of food she was eating before pregnancy. Encourage mom to eat as much as she wants. It requires a lot of energy to produce milk for the pups and the pups are also rapidly growing at this stage.
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