How to care for a pregnant-whelping female dog

We have decided to breed our dog, so I have also decided to share some information we got from our breed mentor and our vet. Before I get any comments about irresponsible breeding may I please tell you that our dog is microchipped, KC registered, has had all health checks/screenings and we have a male with the same to breed her with.
Anyway to continue with my introduction I'd like to share some information with you!

Step 1 Dietary needs

A female dog shouldn't be fed puppy food until the pups are born, until that point the bitch should be fed a high quality dog food with enough nutrients, and as few fillers as possible. I like royal canin for feeding my bitch/new born puppies, but it may not be the best out there, just personal preference.
The bitch will need to be fed more food whilst pregnant, in week 6, food should be upped by 10%. In week 7, up it again by 10% and split the food into two meals, in week 8 add an extra 10% in week 8 and feed this between the two meals. After whelping there should be food always available to the mother (a small amount in the bowl at all times)
If your vet reccomends, add vitamin supliments to the diet *NOTE only do this if reccomended by your vet*
Apologies for the picture!!!

Comments

[CHOCLatier07]

Where is that? It looks like the Lake Hills Greenbelt in the Pacific NW (US)

[Stephii]

nope its in the UK ;)