BARFing a pregnant dog raises many questions. Is feeding raw meat healthy in this situation? We actually recommend BARFing for your pregnant dog. After all, you can find a variety of different products in our BARF shop and customize your dog's diet. The needs of your pregnant dog are the main focus of BARFing so that the mother dog and the puppies stay healthy.
Early transition for pregnant dogs to BARF
Before you BARF your pregnant dog, a little basic knowledge is helpful. Pregnancy in dogs lasts about two months and the change in diet occurs about halfway through that time. During the first three weeks, you can BARF your pregnant dog just as before and pay particular attention to ensuring that she receives all supplements such as vitamins and minerals.
It is not until the fourth week that the embryos begin to be fed with BARF dog food . Now it is important to cover the increased energy and protein requirements. Increase the amount of BARF for your pregnant dog by up to ten percent during this phase. Since excess weight can lead to complications during birth, always make sure that you maintain a healthy weight while your dog eats larger amounts of food.
Pregnant dog with protein BARF
In addition to the energy requirement, the protein requirement increases in pregnant bitches. After four weeks, you can react to this by increasing the protein content by 40 to 70 percent. Minced muscle meat and minced beef hearts are particularly suitable for this - easily accessible and digestible feeds are ideal sources of protein. You can base your diet on BARF for puppies , which often have similar requirements to BARF for pregnant bitches.
As with puppies, you can, for example, prepare several smaller meals so that less energy is used for digestion. Since pregnant bitches tend to be constipated, you can also mix more fiber into the food if your bitch's stool becomes too solid. Mixtures of fruit and vegetables for dogs often help here, especially with carrots or zucchini.
With these tips you can BARF your pregnant dog. If you have any specific questions or complications, consult your vet to ensure that the dog and puppies are healthy. haustierkost.de also wishes you lots of fun with your offspring!
