A common question encountered by vets when it comes to pet grooming is this: Can your dog have grooming even when pregnant?
And yes, I get this question often.
It may sound a pretty straightforward question but the answer depends on how you care for your dog. You might want to answer these questions first:
Does your dog strictly follow a grooming schedule? Is your dog already acquainted being groomed that she doesn’t mind taking a bath at all? Is your dog not stressed when taking a bath?
If you answer all the three questions are a sure YES, then your pregnant dog can go ahead and have a grooming session.
But if any of that question you answered No, then avoid grooming for now.
Your mommy dog might not be comfortable of being groomed and can make her stressed. You do not want to be a contributor to her stress and want to make her feel at ease all the time.
Pet Grooming Philippines: Caring For Your Pregnant Dog
What you can do for your dog for now is give her the proper diet and nutrition to make her healthy as well as her babies.
Do not forget to bring your pregnant dog to the vet for check-up. You can also ask your vet how to properly care for your pregnant dog so she can have a smooth pregnancy. This includes asking about the right food you can give to your pregnant dog.
Ask your vet as well if they can take in emergencies in any case your dog might face a challenge when giving birth to her puppies. If they don’t cater to emergency cases, know which pet hospital nearest you that you can go to .
For now, if your dog is pregnant and not used to have grooming, then delay it for now. You can let her have her grooming session when the puppies are out and she is back to her old self.
Enjoy peace of mind,
Dr. Sixto Carlos, DVM, MS
Makati Dog and Cat Hospital
Serving Pet Parents near Mandaluyong, Makati, and BGC
P.S.
You can read more here on how to care for your pregnant dog: https://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-a-Pregnant-Dog