How to care for my pregnant dog and manage potential puppy aggression?

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My dog got pregnant by a dog down the street that got out. He is aggressive, will that aggressiveness pass on to the puppies? Also i want to make this the most comfortable and smoothest experience for her so what can i do to do that? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | unspayed

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

General temperament can be passed from parents to puppies, so it is possible that Dixie's pups could have an aggressive temperament. However, the benefit of this situation is that you are aware of that potential scenario and will be able to train the puppies from day one to teach acceptable behavior. If any signs of aggression develop, I recommend consulting a veterinary behaviorist immediately to address any small issues before they become big problems. During Dixie's pregnancy, make sure that she has been examined by her veterinarian to assure that she is in good health and that she is up to date on her vaccines. Bear in mind that many vaccines cannot be given to pregnant dogs, although some can. Deworming treatments can be administered to pregnant dogs, so I do recommend doing this under her vet's guidance. During both pregnancy and lactation, Dixie's nutritional requirements will be higher, so she should be fed a puppy food during this time rather than an adult dog food. As she approaches her due date, be sure that she has a quiet, comfortable area in which to next and prepare for whelping (delivery). I hope this helps and that all goes well for Dixie!

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