After the golden retriever gives birth, the female dog should be given some glucose water, milk and light salt water. Adequate drinking water and a small amount of meat should be provided 1-2 days after delivery, and the amount of meat should be gradually increased after 3-4 days. In addition to increasing meat in 5-6 days, the number of meals per day can be increased to 3-4/day, and clean drinking water should be maintained at all times; pay attention to the supplement of vitamins, calcium and other trace elements, and exercise appropriately.
It is very important to supplement calcium during lactation, which is good for both mother and baby. Calcium tablets are not as well absorbed as calcium powder, and calcium powder is not as well absorbed as natural products. But don’t give them bones! Postpartum side dishes should have a reasonable structure and balanced nutrition. It is not recommended to feed lactating Golden Retrievers meat and other greasy things, as they may cause diarrhea in puppies. Golden retrievers shed a lot during pregnancy and lactation, especially long-haired dogs.
Some dogs eat very little within 1-3 days after delivery, which is normal, but it must be distinguished from the disease at this time. It is also common to eat less within 1-3 days.
After giving birth, the golden retriever enters the stage of uterine involution and discharge of lochia. Lochia in golden retriever bitches is dark red. Within 12 hours after delivery, it can turn into blood-like secretions with increasing quantity. After 2-3 weeks, it will turn into mucus-like secretions. After about 4 weeks, the uterus will complete its involution and stop discharge of lochia.
The first estrus does not appear until 5-6 weeks after delivery. During the delivery and lactation stages of the Golden Retriever, it is best not to bathe the Golden Retriever, especially within a few weeks after delivery. Because the stimulation of bathing may lead to the occurrence of dysgalactia in golden retriever female dogs, be careful to avoid the stimulation of other drinking factors. The food at this time should be nutritious and balanced, and pay attention to the guarantee of protein, vitamins, and trace elements.
Dog mothers have a natural tendency to fill their babies’ butts. That’s because babies don’t have the ability to control their bowel movements in the first two weeks after birth and have to be helped by their mothers. But if this happens, there will be poop on the floor at home, which will be very disgusting.
So don’t let the dog mother do this. It is best to take the babies away from the mother one by one after they have eaten, pick them up and massage their perineal area to promote defecation. This way the poop will fall into the trash can instead of getting all over the floor. Since the mother dog is lying on her side when feeding, she needs to feed half and half. After eating half, let the mother dog turn around and eat the other half. In this way, all the resources of the dog mother can be fully utilized.
Protect the mother dog’s breasts and be careful of scratches. It is best to wipe the dog with alcohol before nursing. When breastfeeding, you must control the mother's head and don't let her get up and touch the baby's butt, otherwise it will be everywhere. Of course, if you feelIt's easier to clean than to get a massage, and that's okay.
Therefore, it is necessary to bathe the mother dog before giving birth! Otherwise, the time has passed, and the golden retriever will be dirty and difficult to bathe during the confinement period, and the hair loss will be more serious! Personal hygiene issues. Since the mother dog will continue to bleed for about a month after giving birth, it is best not to let her wander around the room too much, but to control her activities in a fixed place. Or donate the skirts and pants you don’t want to wear! It’s best to do this when a dog is in heat. Put on unwanted skirts and pants for her, and the waist should be just right! (The measurements of large dogs and humans are similar) During the confinement period You are not allowed to bathe your dog. If it is too much to bear, then wipe her with a warm and wet towel! (Dry cleaning powder for large dogs is too wasteful. In order to maintain household hygiene, you should sacrifice the space for your big dog to move! Or You can also wear your skirt pants for her.
The golden retriever is also relatively weak after giving birth. You can prepare a more comfortable box or kennel for it to provide a quiet environment and shelter from the wind so that the golden retriever can have a good rest.
