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worried about my pug

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Question
i have a question i have a 15 month old pug she was in heat and ready with the male on the first week of December 2011 i think she got pregnant around maybe the 14th ish? she has some signs of expecting her teets are getting bigger her stomach by her rid cage has gotten bigger. tonight she is moping around the house like she uncomfortable not like labor though. i switched her food to puppy food she wont eat i am stressed out trying to make her better but i am at a loss here what do you think??

Answer
Hi Lisa

When undertaking a breeding, a breeder has to realize that almost all females personality will change to some degree.

Personally, I don't recommend the switch to puppy food until after the female has whelped as the puppies can grow to big in utero and cause complication in whelp.  Pugs are notorious for complications, so a good kibble (we feed raw) is the best.   With our females, we've noticed when they are expecting go off beef and prefer chicken or fish.

All you can do is wait it out.

Good luck