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What's the best food to feed my pregnant dog throughout pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female

What's the best food diet for pregnant dog?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2017

Great question! A more energy dense food is appropriate for a pregnant dog, such as puppy food, but you will need to take her off the puppy food by last 10-14 days of her pregnancy. Calcium rich foods need to be stopped then, and she should be fed an adult dog food. If she is gaining weight during the pregnancy and is healthy, then an adult dog food is fine to feed her for the entire pregnancy. Once Alma has her puppies, she will need to go back on the puppy food. I hope this helps!

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