You, the breeder, is also an obstetrician at the time your dog is pregnant. To help her pregnancy and delivery you need to keep her in peak condition physically and emotionally. If she is not use to much exercise at all, you definitely need to tone her up during her pregnancy. Even a mild exercise routine will improve the health of your pregnant dog.
Beginning and maintaining a regular exercise routine is not hard or expensive. The ideal time, however, is before your dog becomes pregnant. A mild program of exercise may be safely continued to the seventh week of pregnancy. The best exercise is simply daily walks. And remember moderation is the best approach.
Toy dogs and small breed dogs, may be toned with a half mile daily. However, you may want to work up to a mile depending on the weather and both your physical conditions. Beyond building and toning your dog's physique, the sharing of a common recreation is good for her emotional health as well.
Start your daily walks during the cooler hours of the warmer months, the warmer hours of the colder months. Each time of year has its own special dangers for your dog. Begin your walks half-mile, one-quarter mile out, one-quarter mile back. Increase the distance the following week to a half mile out and a half mile back. Once you reach the half-mile level you can jog with your pregnant dog if you desire, a few minutes at a time, but walking is highly recommended. Continue on this program until you are walking at least one mile daily if you desire.
In hot weather, the dog's body is closer to heat reflected from paved surfaces. Care must be given to exercising during periods of hot weather. Dogs sweat through their pads and tongue. If your dog is breathing heavily with glazed eyes and a hanging out tongue, she could be in serious danger. Take along plenty of water and watch her for signs of "getting too hot." You don't want her to get over-heated at all.
If she plops down or has minor tremors the moment she stops walking, get her to an emergency vet clinic as soon as possible. These are signs of heat exhaustion. So be careful about this.
In cold weather, never leave a warm house and begin jogging right away. Muscles need to be stretched and warmed up to prevent injury, lameness or soreness. Winter months in areas of snow can be dangerous. Aside from slipping and falling, certain areas are often spread with slip retardants such as sand, salt or other chemicals. The salt and chemicals are harmful to the dog's foot pads. If you have no choice during the winter of exercising in areas free from chemicals, purchase water/chemical-proof booties, and rinse your dog's feet thoroughly after returning home.
In either hot or cold weather, check your dog's feet daily.
Check the pads and the soft-tissue areas between the pads for damage such as rawness, swelling, splitting or discoloration. Keep the nails trimmed.
There is no reason for a normally active and healthy expecting matron to have her physical activities restricted. Such restrictions could be harmful to her during delivery through lack of muscle tone. Restriction from normal activity can also promote an emotionally discontent pregnant dog. Her attitude can affect her puppies in utero and then later after whelping as well.
If your dog is used to playing with children, let her continue to do so at her own will and pace. Explain to your children to be extra careful with your pregnant dog and avoid roughhouse play. Tell the children in terms they can easily understand, such as: Fetch is fine. Wrestling is out.
Always comfort your pregnant dog and let her know of your devotion to her with words and actions she is familiar with. Soon the little rascals will arrive and everyone will be soooo happy!
Feed your expecting matron a high quality puppy food during pregnancy, one such as is offered through Life's Abundance according to the breed, small/medium or large.
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Beginning and maintaining a regular exercise routine is not hard or expensive. The ideal time, however, is before your dog becomes pregnant. A mild program of exercise may be safely continued to the seventh week of pregnancy. The best exercise is simply daily walks. And remember moderation is the best approach.
Toy dogs and small breed dogs, may be toned with a half mile daily. However, you may want to work up to a mile depending on the weather and both your physical conditions. Beyond building and toning your dog's physique, the sharing of a common recreation is good for her emotional health as well.
Start your daily walks during the cooler hours of the warmer months, the warmer hours of the colder months. Each time of year has its own special dangers for your dog. Begin your walks half-mile, one-quarter mile out, one-quarter mile back. Increase the distance the following week to a half mile out and a half mile back. Once you reach the half-mile level you can jog with your pregnant dog if you desire, a few minutes at a time, but walking is highly recommended. Continue on this program until you are walking at least one mile daily if you desire.
In hot weather, the dog's body is closer to heat reflected from paved surfaces. Care must be given to exercising during periods of hot weather. Dogs sweat through their pads and tongue. If your dog is breathing heavily with glazed eyes and a hanging out tongue, she could be in serious danger. Take along plenty of water and watch her for signs of "getting too hot." You don't want her to get over-heated at all.
If she plops down or has minor tremors the moment she stops walking, get her to an emergency vet clinic as soon as possible. These are signs of heat exhaustion. So be careful about this.
In cold weather, never leave a warm house and begin jogging right away. Muscles need to be stretched and warmed up to prevent injury, lameness or soreness. Winter months in areas of snow can be dangerous. Aside from slipping and falling, certain areas are often spread with slip retardants such as sand, salt or other chemicals. The salt and chemicals are harmful to the dog's foot pads. If you have no choice during the winter of exercising in areas free from chemicals, purchase water/chemical-proof booties, and rinse your dog's feet thoroughly after returning home.
In either hot or cold weather, check your dog's feet daily.
Check the pads and the soft-tissue areas between the pads for damage such as rawness, swelling, splitting or discoloration. Keep the nails trimmed.
There is no reason for a normally active and healthy expecting matron to have her physical activities restricted. Such restrictions could be harmful to her during delivery through lack of muscle tone. Restriction from normal activity can also promote an emotionally discontent pregnant dog. Her attitude can affect her puppies in utero and then later after whelping as well.
If your dog is used to playing with children, let her continue to do so at her own will and pace. Explain to your children to be extra careful with your pregnant dog and avoid roughhouse play. Tell the children in terms they can easily understand, such as: Fetch is fine. Wrestling is out.
Always comfort your pregnant dog and let her know of your devotion to her with words and actions she is familiar with. Soon the little rascals will arrive and everyone will be soooo happy!
Feed your expecting matron a high quality puppy food during pregnancy, one such as is offered through Life's Abundance according to the breed, small/medium or large.
Join the Life's Abundance Team and start helping pets and humans live longer, healthier lives.
Use our products.
If you become impressed with our products, just wait until you hear about our income opportunity. You might be surprised to learn that you can earn a substantial income from selling our health-promoting products for pets and humans. There's never been a more exciting time to sign-up as a Life's Abundance Field Representative. With new product releases on the horizon, you will find more ways to reach new customers and net serious wages unlike working that 9 to 5 job with a boss that turns your stomach raw on a daily basis. A Life's Abundance home business may be just the perfect solution for you.
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