We're excited to share expert insights from our vet, Dr. Heidi, where she dives into a topic every dog parent with a pregnant or nursing dog needs to know: pregnancy and postpartum care 🐾 This complete video is now available to watch right here on our website!

Many dog parents assume their dog needs extra food the moment she falls pregnant - but the truth is more nuanced, and knowing what's actually happening at each stage can make all the difference for both mum and her puppies.

In this full video, Dr. Heidi walks through what's really going on nutritionally and physically during pregnancy and the weeks after birth, and why so much of a puppy's long-term health starts with how well mum is cared for.

In this session, Dr. Heidi covers:

• How a dog's nutritional needs change across pregnancy - and why the biggest shift happens later than most people think
• Why mum's gut health matters for the whole litter - and how puppies inherit their microbiome from her during birth and beyond
• What postpartum really demands of mum - the red flags every owner should watch for after the puppies arrive

How to Support Your Pregnant or Postpartum Dog

Dr. Heidi also shares practical guidance to help mum through this demanding time:

• Feed for the stage she's in - small, energy-dense meals matter most in the final third of pregnancy and through lactation, not the early weeks
• Keep water always available - milk production relies on it more than most owners realise
• Watch mum, not just the puppies - checking her temperature, behaviour, and appetite can catch problems early

Watch the Full Session

This video is packed with expert advice on supporting a dog through pregnancy and beyond - including whether Doggy Daily is safe to use during this time. Whether your dog is expecting, has just had a litter, or you're simply curious about what good reproductive care looks like, Dr. Heidi walks you through everything you need to know.

🎥 Watch the full video here: Tail Talk Tuesdays - Pregnancy & Postpartum Care for Dogs

When you nourish mum, you're nourishing a whole new generation - every stage, every step of the way 💛