During confinement, dog mothers should pay special attention not to eat too greasy, spicy and cold food, and also avoid cold food, because these foods are easy to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract of dog mothers, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort and even diarrhea. In addition, raw fish, raw meat and other unprocessed foods should be avoided to prevent bacterial infection.
2. What food is suitable for a dog mother to eat during confinement?
During confinement, the mother dog can eat some nutritious food, such as chicken, eggs, fish, tofu and so on. These foods contain high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals, which help to enhance immunity and promote health. Moreover, these foods also have the effect of warming and nourishing essence and blood, helping the dog mother recover her physical strength.
3. If necessary, you can add some nutrients.
During confinement, if the dog mother is found to be unwell or sick, she needs to add some nutritional supplements. For example, the dog mother is weak and mentally poor, and some nutrients such as vitamin B, vitamin E and iron can be added. If the dog mother needs to increase milk secretion, she can eat some kelp, seaweed and fungus in moderation. But when adding nutrients, we should also follow the principle of "moderate amount" and don't add too much.
4. Drink plenty of water and keep water intake.
It's important for dog mothers to drink plenty of water during confinement. Because postpartum body needs a lot of water for metabolism and postpartum recovery, and water can promote milk secretion. Mother dog should ensure adequate water intake every day, preferably drinking warm water or hot soup. In addition, you can also supplement some fruits and vegetables with the same origin of medicine and food to supplement the water and nutrition needed by the body.