My female is almost 9 weeks pregnat and wont hardly eat her food...She used to eat some of it once a day and then we started to give her table scraps but now she wont hardly touch her food. Is this okay for her puppies? Shes fat in all and looks like she gets her meals in but all she does is wait for u sto give her scraps...we quit giving her table scraps a few days ago but she wont eat her dog food...what can i do? will her puppies be unhealty from tables scraps?
2007-03-22 14:47:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No the pups will not be unhealthy if you give mom table scraps, but mix it in with her food so she gets better nutrition.
You dog should be on puppy food for it has better nutrition for mom to be and the pups. But just as long as she eats dog food with the scraps then that will do.too.
2007-03-22 14:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, do not try to feed her cows' milk. This is not good for cats at all. If she is not eating it could because she is stressed from being in a new environment, even if she is not showing it in different ways. At 8 weeks old, if weened properly, she should not need any kind of simulated formula. I suggest that you try A/D watered down a little and heated to a little bit warmer than room temperature. Kittens and cats love A/D because of it's strong smell. If this does not work you may have to syringe feed her so that she will learn what it is. It's difficult to syringe feed but often necessary. Be sure that she does not become dehydrated; a quick test is to lift up the skin, often on the neck, and if it doesn't not go back down quickly then she needs liquids. When syringe feeding, use the watered down A/D. Keep monitoring her to find out if she eats and what she eats. Good luck and keep us updated.
2016-03-29 00:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are only pregnant for 60-63 days, which means your dog is about there. When a dog is nearing labor, they won't eat much, if anything. Table scraps won't hurt the puppies, but I would suggest trying to feed her puppy chow, it provides the proper nutrients that she needs, and that her puppies need. Also, continue to feed her the puppy chow while the puppies are nursing.
2007-03-22 14:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by Law 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is 8 1/2 weeks she is pretty near due.. gestation is 59 to 63 days... she is getting ready to birth... don't worry about it. after the pups are born.. for the first few days especially, she won't even come out of the box/pen and leave the pups for water. Make sure you bring it to her, and her food.. but water is extremely important for her milk production. put it right under her nose if you must, but make sure she can reach it without leaving her babies. Put her on Puppy food too... it has much better nutrition for a pregnant or lactating female and is not just for puppies. If you read the labels it even says it is for pregnant or lactating 8)
2007-03-22 14:57:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pups will be fine. Our female wouldnt eat either, so the vet told us to feed her whatever she would eat, especially, high protien, starchy foods. She ate rice and peanut butter sandwhiches daily.
Sounds like she is getting close to me. Keep a close eye on her from now on.
2007-03-22 15:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by Cheryl C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's going to give birth any day now and has no room for food. Keep puppy food available to her at all times and let her nibble as she can.
2007-03-22 15:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes going to have her puppies soon, this is one of the first signs of labor, not eating, watch her!!
2007-03-22 14:51:45 · answer #7 · answered by keekeemama30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could very well be about ready to go into labor. Good luck and I wish mom well and very healthy babies!!!
2007-03-22 14:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put scraps in her dog bowl,then she'll eat her dog food.Talk to your vet for more info.
2007-03-22 14:51:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
ha ha ha thought you were referring to your wife.
2007-03-22 14:57:29 · answer #10 · answered by American breed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋