What should I feed my golden retriever after she gave birth to one puppy?

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My golden retriever is just 11 months old and gave birth to only one puppy, mating with her own brother. I am really worried about her. What should I feed her? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 7 days old | 68 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I recommend to have Ginny examined by the veterinarian and potentially have an x-ray to make sure there are not other puppies. Goldens generally have more puppies but litters of one can occur. Retained puppies can be fatal. Ginny needs to eat a high quality puppy food (but not large breed, just normal puppy food). Here is a link with great information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/caring-for-newborn-puppies-their-mother/ After the puppy is weaned, Ginny and potentially her brother need to be sterilized. Inbreeding is not a good thing and it is VERY hard to have mixed sex, intact dogs as you have unfortunately found out. Sterilizing dogs also has many health and behavioral benefits: https://www.petcoach.co/article/spaying-ovariohysterectomy-the-benefits-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/benefits-of-neutering-castrating-male-dogs-puppies/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

What should I feed my golden retriever after she gave birth to one puppy?

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