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Is it normal for mother dogs to lose their hair while nursing?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes its quite normal i have dogs my friend has dogs and whenever they have a new litter they lose hair around their teats.
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∙ 10y ago
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Does a mother dog need special food during the time she is breastfeeding?
nursing mother dogs need 2 to 3 times of there normal everyday food
Did dogs ever take care of kittens?
Yes. There have been a lot of stories about dogs nursing kittens and Cats nursing puppies. I think it's the mother instinct that works in here.
Do you let dogs eat the afterbirth?
The placenta is high in protein and nutrients and can help the mother and nursing.
What if a small looking piece of the dogs inside comes out while giving birth?
It is normal for the sac and the placenta to come out with each puppy. It is also normal for the mother to EAT the sac and the placenta.
Is weight loss in mother dogs normal?
When a dog is pregnant or nursing pups they require a lot more calories than normal. Their food should be increased accordingly though it can still be difficult to keep weight on them. Feeding multiple times a day can help.
Do nursing dogs get crust over their nipples?
Yes, this can happen. To prevent this apply some vaseline to the teat area, it will not harm the pups or mother.
When can a mother dog be around other dogs after she gives birth?
if they are dogs she is around all the time in about a week if she does not know them then I would wait until shes not nursing which is about 4 weeks or when teeth come in
Is it normal for a mother dog to go a little crazy after a puppy dies?
Yes, mother dogs do love their puppies, and will become upset if a puppy dies.
Does a dogs personality change after having puppies?
For a while after having them yes, but will return to normal.
How much exercise does a nursing mother dog need?
A nursing mother dog does not need very much exercise when her puppies are you. You may find it very hard to get her away from them. As the pups grow, it's good to make exercise available to her, but most mother dogs put so much energy into feeding their puppies that too much exercise will make them overly thin.
Can male dogs nurse?
No. Only female mammals (dogs included) are capable of nursing.
What causes diarrhea in nursing dogs?
Ring worm
