【Postpartum performance】
1. Involution and discharge of the uterus immediately after the mother gives birth Lochia stage. The bitch's lochia is dark red, and within 12 hours postpartum, it can become blood-like secretions, and the number increases, and after 5 days, it becomes mucus-like. After about 1 week, the uterus involution is completed, and the discharge of lochia is stopped. If the lochia continues to be discharged, send it to the pet hospital in time for treatment.
2. Within 1 month after birth, the bitch is usually very vigilant, and strangers approaching the puppy may be attacked.
3. After the bitch gives birth, there may be prenatal planing of the floor, which is normal.
【Postpartum bitch care】
1. After the bitch gives birth, in order to enhance the bitch's physique, the bitch should be given some glucose water, milk and light brine.
2. Adequate drinking water and a small amount of meat should be provided for 1-2 days postpartum, and the amount of meat should be gradually increased within 3-4 days. 5-6 days In addition to increasing meat, the number of meals per day can be increased to 3-4 times per day, and clean water is always maintained.
3. Pay attention to the supplement of vitamins and trace elements, and exercise appropriately. It is normal for some dogs to eat very little within 1-3 days after giving birth, but it should also be distinguished from the disease at this time, and it is also common to eat less within 1-3 days.
4. During the delivery and lactation stage of the bitch, it is best not to bathe the bitch, especially within 1-2 weeks after delivery; because the stimulation of bathing may cause the bitch to stop breastfeeding. occur, and try to avoid the stimulation of other drinking stimuli. At this time, the food should be nutritious and balanced, and pay attention to the guarantee of protein, vitamins and trace elements.
5. In order to prevent calcium deficiency in bitches after childbirth and breastfeeding, calcium must be supplemented in time. It is best to use dogs special calcium tablets, which can effectively prevent bitches from calcium deficiency. Increased breathing and increased body temperature may be caused by calcium deficiency. Therefore, calcium supplementation in the early stage is also very important.
Postpartum tips for dogs:
After giving birth, change to a dry litter. If it is cold, you should keep warm. The dog should dry it as soon as possible or dry it with warm air, help it to suck a few mouthfuls of milk and put it in another warm box, and illuminate it with a heat-dissipating heater and light, the new puppy can't produce it by itself Heat is used to maintain a constant temperature, so keeping warm is very important. After all the dogs are born, they are put together with the bitch. Before that, the puppies must be sent to the bitch for milk every two hours. In addition, care should be taken to prevent crushing, suffocation, etc.