Properly Feeding Your Pregnant or Nursing Dog

Frequently asked questions regarding pregnancy, nursing and nutritional essentials. What is digestibility and why does it matter? Why more energy and fat? What should I feed my dog while she’s pregnant and nursing? Can I feed Science Diet® Puppy Large Breed dog food to my pregnant or nursing dog? What if she is a large breed dog? Are there special instructions for feeding my pregnant or nursing dog? When do I wean my puppies? When should I see my vet?

Hill’s Pet Nutrition. (2016, March 15). Properly Feeding your Pregnant or Nursing Dog. Retrieved from https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/nutrition-feeding/what-to-feed-a-pregnant-dog

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Topic(s): Breeder Resource, Gestating Females, Lactating Females, Nutrition

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