What to do with a male dog when a female is giving birth?

When a female dog is about to give birth, the whole family is shrouded in an atmosphere of tension and expectation. At this special moment, people tend to focus most of their attention on the female dog and the puppies to be born, but tend to ignore another important member of the family - the male dog. In fact, correctly handling the placement of male dogs during the female dog's delivery is crucial for the smooth delivery of the female dog, the healthy growth of the puppies, and the harmony and stability of the entire pet family.

Male dogs may have various complex emotional and behavioral changes when the female dog gives birth. Some male dogs may notice the abnormality of the female dog and show excessive concern and anxiety. They may always follow the female dog closely, constantly sniffing with their noses, trying to comfort the female dog. However, this excessive attention sometimes puts pressure on the female dog. The delivery process itself is extremely physically demanding and requires a high degree of concentration for the female dog. Too frequent interruptions by male dogs may make the female dog feel irritable and affect the smooth progress of her delivery.

Some male dogs may become excited or aggressive due to the special smell of the female dog during childbirth and the changes in the surrounding environment. They may be wary or even hostile to people or other animals approaching the female dog, trying to protect the female dog and the puppies to be born. Although this protective desire is instinctive, if it is not properly guided and controlled, it may cause unexpected situations, such as biting the owner or veterinarian who comes to help.

Based on the professional requirements of pet raising, it is necessary to make careful arrangements for the male dog before the female dog gives birth. First of all, spatial isolation is very necessary. You can prepare a quiet, comfortable and warm independent space for the male dog, such as an unused room in the house. In this space, place the male dog's familiar sleeping mat, toys, and sufficient food and water. Let the male dog feel the familiar atmosphere in this relatively independent environment without interfering with the female dog's childbirth. Such an arrangement can not only make the female dog more relaxed during childbirth, but also prevent the male dog from behaving inappropriately due to excessive tension or excitement.

During the female dog's childbirth, the owner cannot completely ignore the emotional needs of the male dog because he is busy taking care of the female dog. Although time is tight, you should still try to take some time to accompany the male dog, give it caress and softly comfort, let it know that it has not been forgotten by the owner. This kind of emotional comfort can help the male dog relieve anxiety and maintain a stable mental state. For example, at a fixed time every day, the owner can sit next to the male dog, gently stroke its head and back, and talk to it, so that the male dog can feel the owner's usual care.

From a health perspective, the health of the male dog during the female dog's delivery should not be ignored. Since the male dog may have changes in appetite due to mood swings, the owner should closely observe its diet. If the male dog has a loss of appetite, do not force it to eat. You can try to replace some of its usual favorite foods, or divide the food into small portions and feed it multiple times. At the same time, make sure that the male dog has enough exercise. Even if it cannot go out for a walk as usual, you can play some simple games with it indoors, such as throwing a ball, tug-of-war, etc., to maintain its physical health and vitality.

When the female dog successfully gives birth, the male dog cannot be put together with the female dog and puppies immediately. The female dog is weak after giving birth and needs time to recover. At the same time, she has to take care of the puppies. At this time, her protective desire will reach its peak. If you rashly let the male dog approach, it may trigger the female dog's aggressive behavior, causing harm to both the puppies and the male dog. Generally speaking, you need to wait until the female dog's physical condition stabilizes and gradually adapts to the care of the puppies before slowly guiding the male dog to contact the female dog and the puppies. At the beginning, you can let the male dog observe the female dog and the puppies from a distance, and the owner can pay close attention to their reactions. If the male dog shows curiosity but does not act aggressively, you can gradually shorten the distance between the male dog and them, so that the male dog can gradually become familiar with the smell of the puppies. This process needs to be gradual and not rushed to ensure that the entire pet family can live in harmony and welcome the arrival of new life together.