What essential care does a pregnant dog need for healthy puppies?

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What does pregnant dachshund need to keep her babbies healthy? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You need to make sure that she is fed a high quality dog food, such as Royal Canin or Hill's Science diet. Make sure she is up to date on her deworming treatments, and her flea treatments as well. Revolution spot on flea treatment is safe to use in pregnant dogs. She should also have access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Do not give her any vitamin supplements, as too many vitamins can cause birth defects in the puppies, such as cleft palate from too much vitamin A. A high quality dog food will provide all the vitamins she needs to be healthy.

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