Raw Food for Pregnant Dogs

Many of us worry about our female dogs when they are pregnant. This worry only increases after whelping because of the arrival of the tiny puppies. Some pet owners who have not yet tried or are still new to the raw dog food diet wonder if this is an appropriate diet to feed their pregnant dogs and new born puppies.

The answer is yes. Pregnant dogs can benefit a great deal from the raw food diet before, during, and after their pregnancy. A diet of raw food can give pregnant dogs the nutrition they need to carry them through this difficult time. For example, it boosts their calcium intake, which they need to help their whelps' developing bones and to replenish the calcium they may lose from their own bones.

With regard to puppies, they should not be given a raw dog food diet till after they have nursed with their mother for at least three weeks. After this time, they can be weaned from their mother's milk and be given a raw food diet slowly through milk meals.

When they are four weeks old the weaning process can begin. Between four weeks and 7-8 weeks their food should be a mix between solid food and milk. Their program should include 3-4 meals a day. 

When they enter the eight week they can start their own diet and sincerely, the best diet you could possibly choose for them is the raw diet. It ensures the nutritional requirements and fulfills their growing needs. 

Find out more reasons for feeding your dog raw food, more about how I feed my dog,  and about the right time for weaning puppies. And here's more about the most dangerous foods for dogs!