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Topic Dog Boards / Breeding / loss in appetite
- By param [us] Date 09.02.17 05:18 UTC
my bitch is in its 18 day of pregnancy and is not eating like earlier days she also vomited a day before yesterday and seems to be ok today she only eat her pedegree and biscuits but not drank a sip of milk ..pls tell is common in them
- By MamaBas [gb] Date 09.02.17 08:10 UTC Upvotes 1
Don't give her milk.   Right now she just needs a good quality diet, one that lists meat or fish as the main ingredient.   And water.   Most dogs are lactose intolerent and don't NEED milk, especially not cows milk, even if pregnant.   It's by far best to concentrate on keeping her lean and fit - just like a human when pregnant, she doesn't need to be putting on a load of weight and her puppies will take all they need in any case.   Once she's whelped and you see how many she has to cater for, then you up her meals, especially into the second week when she'll be having to provide lots for her brood.   Right now, as she increases in girth, you may have to cut back on the bulk, and concentrate on protein - feeding her smaller amounts more often if she has a load and reduced stomach space :grin:

Now is the time to get yourself a good experienced mentor.
- By Gundog Girl [gb] Date 09.02.17 14:01 UTC Edited 13.02.17 13:12 UTC Upvotes 1
Hi, If in doubt always contact your vet and the breeder you got your girl from and also the stud dog owners. Hope it all works out for the best.
- By param [us] Date 22.02.17 08:24 UTC
thnku mamabas she 's going well now
- By param [us] Date 22.02.17 08:25 UTC
thnks for ur generous rply gundog girl..
- By furriefriends Date 22.02.17 09:45 UTC
I don't think most vets have much if any experience of a healthy dog in pregnancy.

as mamas bas says well sort of I would be speaking to those who have good experience  of breeding unless u know u have that rare vet who really has that knowledge.  .

Thinking human changes in appetite  throughout isn't unusual.from people i know who breed dogs can be very similar
mb has a lot of experience  in breeding so would listen to her advice
- By Gundog Girl [gb] Date 22.02.17 16:39 UTC
You are very welcome. I hope everything is now OK and your girl is thriving and blooming. Best of luck when the puppies come.
Topic Dog Boards / Breeding / loss in appetite

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