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For this reason, during the last 3 to 4 weeks of pregnancy, your dog should be gradually fed more and more food until she is eating about 25 to 30 percent more food by the time she delivers.

During this final part of pregnancy, your dog’s weight should gradually increase by 25 to 30 percent. This puts a big demand on nutrients and the mother-to-be will need more energy. If she completely stops eating for more than 1 to 2 days, consult your veterinarian.ĭuring the last 3 to 4 weeks of pregnancy, the puppies begin to grow rapidly. This is a common occurrence and is not too much a concern if the dog is at least eating a little bit. Be prepared for a 3 to 10 day period of a lack of appetite in your dog around the third week of pregnancy. Excess feeding early in pregnancy tends to add unnecessary fat, which will make delivery more difficult and increase the risk of complications. (Pregnancy in dogs lasts for about 62 days.) This means that your dog will not need extra nutrients. There is little growth of the puppies during the first 4 to 5 weeks of pregnancy.

After your dog is pregnant, continue to feed the normal amount of her high-quality adult dog food. Learn more about proper feeding techniques by reading Feeding Your Adult Dog. Prior to breeding, your dog should be fed a high-quality adult dog food. Unless specifically instructed by your veterinarian, your dog should never be denied access to water. This holds true during your dog’s entire life. Your dog needs fresh water available at all times. When feeding the pregnant dog, people tend to overfeed early in pregnancy and not feed enough when the dog is nursing. Overfeeding or underfeeding at certain times during your dog’s pregnancy can be detrimental to her health and the health of the developing puppies. This is especially true in the pregnant dog. Good nutrition and a balanced diet are essential elements for good health in a dog.