Caring for Your Pregnant ChihuahuaCaring for your pregnant Chihuahua, isn't really all that different than caring for her at any other time, as long as you remember a few things. As for vaccinations, do not give her any. If it is a planned breeding, either give her the boosters before breeding her, or wait until after the pups are born, but do not vaccinate her while she is pregnant, as this is not safe on the developing puppies.
If she has or develops worms while she is pregnant, you will need to wait until after the puppies are born before she can be treated. De-wormers are not safe on unborn pups. Any dog shots and/or de-wormings that are needed, do not have to wait until the puppies are weaned, just until they are delivered. It is safe to give shots and wormers while she is nursing. Many heartworm medicines, such as Heartgard, are safe to use during gestation, as are certain flea medications, such as Frontline Plus. If you use a different brand, simply check with your vet to make sure they are safe to give to a pregnant dog. Do not change her diet during this time, as changing it too soon, may contribute to her developing milk fever, which is extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. During the last few weeks of her pregnancy, do not allow her to jump onto and off of the furniture. Any knocks or bumps to her, during this important time frame, can cause a puppy to be born stillborn, as it can be knocked loose from her uterine.
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