Whippet (Definite Introduction)
Dogs, like humans, must grow through various stages such as youth, adulthood and old age, and Whippets are no different. As the owner, you must learn more about feeding.
A breeding dog with good development, strong body and strong sexual desire can obtain more and better offspring. Therefore, the animal protein in the food of breeding male dogs is higher than that of ordinary dogs, and they must be raised well and not too fat or too thin. It is best to raise it alone and keep it regularly dredged. Exercise 2-3 times a day in a large sports field or in the wilderness, every time for half an hour. During the breeding season, breeding male dogs and non-estrus female dogs should be kept together to stimulate the male dog’s sexual desire. At the same time, foods containing higher protein and vitamins should be added to the food, such as lean meat, cooked eggs and Milk etc. In addition to feeding them day and night as usual, the center also adds one more meal.
Nurt the bitch
After the bitch gives birth, the delivery room must be cleaned immediately to remove dirt and stillbirths. The vulva, tail, breasts and other parts of the bitch must be cleaned with lukewarm water and pancreas. And wipe clean. At this time, strangers are not allowed to approach, so as not to stimulate emotions, cause fear and even bite. Within two or three days after the birth of the female dog, the feeding amount should be appropriately reduced, gradually reduced within four days, and returned to normal within a week. When a female dog is breastfeeding, she needs to absorb a sufficient amount of milk every day, so the amount of food and the frequency of feeding should be gradually reduced to enhance nutrition. They should be fed 3-4 times a day and have enough water ready to drink at any time. In terms of nutritional factors, in addition to reducing protein and vegetables in concentrated feeding foods, it should also be suitable to increase feeding broth or milk. Some bitches, especially primiparous bitches, do not have enough milk. You can try brown sugar water or glucose water and add vitamin C.
Puppies before weaning
After the puppies are born, inspections must be repeated every day to prevent the mother dog from crushing the puppies. A newly born puppy has ears that cannot hear and eyes that are closed. Puppies generally open their eyes on the 9th to 13th day after birth
. On days 13-17, you can hear the sound. Before the puppy opens its eyes, special care must be taken for each weak dog. When the female dog is breastfeeding, the weak dog should be placed on the nipple with abundant milk, and the puppy should be carefully checked at the same time. If the puppy is found crawling on the birth bed, it should be returned immediately. Hearing does not become effective until a week after birth. It can be arranged 21 days after the puppy is born.Slowly walk, and you need to be careful not to run into the delivery room at this time. Puppies are 25 days old and have a very strong appetite. Breast milk can no longer meet their needs. They must supplement some milk, rice soup or some gruel, and feed some cod liver oil, fish meal and bone meal. When the puppies are three weeks old, they start to take medicine to eliminate roundworms, and then repeat it every 3-4 weeks until they are 16 weeks old, and then check the feces for eggs again when they are 6 months old. One and a half months after the puppy is born, it should gradually change to eating food. Feeding should be added 3-4 times a day to meet the growth and development needs of the puppy. Puppies are weaned after nursing for 50-60 days.
Puppies after weaning
After weaning puppies, feeding and management are extremely important. The breeding stage from weaning to 6 months of age is the key to cultivating a good dog. The most difficult time to raise and control puppies is one month after weaning. During this period, there are many diseases and the death rate is high. This is mainly due to improper breeding and management, which reduces the growth and disease resistance of puppies. Puppies after weaning should have protein in their food. Avoid overeating when feeding. It is better to eat less and more meals. Puppies aged 2-3 months are fed 4-5 times a day, and often only ask for 80% of the food. Take good care of the puppy when eating, so as to prevent the weak dog from not being able to eat the food and forcing others to eat too much.
Old dogs
Older dogs are more afraid of cold and heat. Therefore, when the weather is cold, don’t let it stay in the open air for too long. Let it have a warm and dry quiet nest. In summer, let it stay outside in the breathable shade of trees. Most old dogs will become fat and stupid due to physical contraction. Therefore, we should pay attention to controlling food intake and feed more vitamin-containing foods. Dogs in their old age have lost sight and hearing, and their reactions are clumsy. It is best for dog owners to guide them by petting or gestures. They should not shout at them, nor should they stop them from playing with children and puppies. It's best to give him a quiet little nest to live in.
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