Matters needing attention after pregnancy

Precautions for Schnauzer after pregnancy:

1. Do not press the abdomen: In the early stages of Schnauzer’s pregnancy, the owner needs to be careful not to press the abdomen of the pregnant Schnauzer with his hands, which may easily cause miscarriage in the dog. The living environment should be as comfortable as possible, and the space should not be too small. Try to avoid strenuous exercise for your dog.

2. Balanced diet: the owner needs to pay more attention to nutritional supplements for the dog, including the supplement of trace elements, and more calcium. During pregnancy, the dog’s calcium loss is very fast. The production of calcium can make the Schnauzer and abdominal Medium-sized dogs can grow healthier. They can eat calcium powder, liquid calcium or calcium tablets. The diet should be as light and healthy as possible. Excessive amounts can cause dystocia in dogs.

3. Moderate exercise: After pregnancy, the dog still needs to exercise more, but avoid strenuous exercise. The owner can choose to take the dog for a walk. Sunbathing can also promote the absorption of calcium in the body. Exercise will also prevent the Schnauzer from becoming pregnant. Obesity during the period caused dystocia in the final stage of labor.

Symptoms of a Schnauzer pregnancy:

1. Morning sickness: The most obvious symptom of Schnauzer early pregnancy is morning sickness.

2. Loss of appetite: Many dogs will lose their appetite when they are just pregnant, and Schnauzer is the same. You will find that it eats very little every meal, even if it is something it usually likes to eat, it can’t eat a few bites.

3. Breast enlargement: When a dog is pregnant for about 20 to 30 days, its breast will be a circle or two larger than before, and the nipple will also appear pink. Increase, the mammary glands will be quickly raised, and the breasts will naturally increase gradually.

4. Embryo formation: One month after the Schnauzer is successfully mated, you can gently touch its abdomen with your hands, and you will obviously feel an egg-sized embryo.