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Does my male dog need a special diet before breeding or mating?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 11 months old

What to feed my male dog before mating?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 19th, 2017

You can feed him his normal diet. Nothing special is needed before the mating process. Also you don't want to drastically switch any pets food or that can cause an acute stomach upset (vomiting and diarrhea). Best wishes!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Bombay should continue eating his normal diet, provided that it is appropriately balanced. High quality commercial dog foods fit the bill, but if you prefer home cooking, consult balanceit.com for recipes.

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