Does my male dog need a special diet before breeding or mating?

The only thing you need to do is feed Bagira a good-quality dog food. It is completely balanced with all the nutrients he needs. Before breeding, you should talk to your vet about recommended screening tests.

Since the mating just happened, this shouldn't cause any problems at all - there are no developing puppies yet, since the sperm and egg haven't had time to meet and start dividing. So no need to worry about this :)

Yes, this is absolutely normal for an entire male. I would try to keep them separate, but if they are in the same building they will sense each other. The advice would change according to wether you would like to breed from the female dog and you are happy about having puppies or not. Nevertheless I hope we have reassured you and answered your question. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !

You don't need to change anything regarding what you are doing on a daily basis, just keep everything normal, normal feeding and normal care, a heat cycle in a dog does not require you to change anything in her life routine. if you do not want her to get pregnant keep her away from any potential male dog.

Well that is quite simple actually. Pregnant dogs only require puppy food which is higher in calories and provides exactly what she needs to maintain a good milk supply and muscle mass during her last trimester. You should start about halfway through her pregnancy and continue this food daily until she has completely weaned her puppies (at 3-4 weeks of age). You don't really need a daily food chart, just feed her the normal amount of food that you would feed her on a regular basis an she should be just fine. It is also a good idea to get her examined around day 45 by a veterinarian to find out how many pups she is having (via x-ray) and also for a general health exam to make sure mama is in good medical condition for her upcoming labor. Here is a website link with lots more tips and recommendations on how to care for a pregnant dog http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1459

Hello. It is usually recommended to start a pregnant bitch on a higher calorie food approximately 2-3 weeks before the birth of the litter. This is best accomplished by switching her regular kibble to a puppy formula & continuing until the puppies are weaned. If necessary, you can also include a third, mid-day meal especially if you notice Jemima losing any weight. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You do not need to feed Coach anything special for his surgery, it is always best not to change things up too much. He should receive proper pain medications that should keep him very comfortable, & this will do more to prevent nausea & loss of appetite than anything else. He should do just fine. Take care.