How does a female dog breastfeed puppies: hot topics and structured guide on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, pet care, especially the issue of female dog breastfeeding, has become a hot topic on social platforms. This article combines hotspot data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days (as of October 2023), with scientific feeding as the core, to compile a complete guide to the lactation period of female dogs.
1. Summary of hot topic data across the entire network
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The bitch has insufficient milk | 28.5 | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| 2 | puppy feeding posture | 19.2 | Douyin/Bilibili |
| 3 | artificial feeding formula | 15.7 | Baidu Tieba |
| 4 | Lactation nutritional supplements | 12.3 | WeChat community |
2. Guide to key data for female dogs during lactation
| stage | Number of breast feedings per day | Single duration | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-7 days | every 2 hours | 15-20 minutes | Keep the environment at 28-30℃ |
| 8-21 days | every 3 hours | 10-15 minutes | Start calcium supplements |
| 22-35 days | every 4 hours | 5-10 minutes | Gradually introduce weaning food |
3. Lactation nutritional supplement program
According to the recommendations of pet doctors, lactating female dogs need additional daily supplements:
| Nutrients | daily demand | best food source |
|---|---|---|
| protein | 25-30g/kg body weight | Chicken Breast/Goat Milk Powder |
| Calcium | 300-400mg/kg body weight | Bone meal/dairy products |
| Moisture | 150ml/kg body weight | Warm water/broth |
4. Emergency plan for artificial feeding
When the female dog’s milk is insufficient, you can refer to the following formula (needs to be boiled and sterilized before use):
| Ingredients | Proportion | temperature control |
|---|---|---|
| goat milk powder | 1 part powder: 3 parts water | 38-40℃ |
| Glucose | 5% concentration | ≤37℃ |
| Probiotics | 0.1g/100ml | 35-37℃ |
5. Answers to hot questions
1.How to tell if breastfeeding is normal?Healthy puppies gain 10-15g of weight every day and spend more than 80% of their time sleeping.
2.What should I do if my female dog refuses to breastfeed?First rule out mastitis (please seek medical advice if you feel a hard lump), and gently stabilize the breastfeeding position.
3.Weaning transition management:Starting from the 3rd week, gradually replace it with Royal Cream mixed with milk powder.
6. Precautions
• Avoid using any anthelmintics during breastfeeding
• Clean the bitch’s nipples with warm water every day
• Record changes in puppy weight (an electronic kitchen scale is recommended)
• In case of emergency, contact the 24-hour pet emergency department immediately
The data in this article are synthesized from: Chinese Association of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine (2023), the latest guidelines of the American AKC Association, and the top 10 content of Douyin#PetDoctor popular science topics. It is recommended to save it for future use, and please indicate the source when forwarding.
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