ADM Protexin is dedicated to producing innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. Although, no studies have been carried out in dogs, it is a very popular natural supplement with dog breeders to help their dogs have a smoother labor. If your dog isn’t healthy during her pregnancy then there is a higher risk of miscarriage, problems during labor or the puppies being born underweight, weak or with developmental problems. During pregnancy your dog should be fed a high quality, complete and balanced canine diet. You shouldn’t aim to over feed her, so that she rapidly gains weight, as in the first few weeks she still has the same nutritional requirements as a young adult dog. Cobalamin (vitamin B12): Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many physiological processes including cellular metabolism, DNA synthesis, amino acid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism and erythrocyte formation.

It is tasty enough, that she will probably eat it straight off the spoon, but can be easily mixed in with food if needed. Breeders’ Edge Oxy Mate is a prenatal supplement containing a unique blend of vitamins, minerals, and selected herbs. Revival Animal Health states it is “formulated for the specific nutritional needs of pregnant females and her developing embryos”.We have chosen six great prenatal supplement options, that can help keep your dog healthy in this important phase of her life. Let’s take a look at each one in a little more detail:

Preplex® prebiotics - A prebiotic combination of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and acacia (gum arabic), which helps to support a healthy gastrointestinal microbiota and thus aiding the maintenance of optimum serum folate and cobalamin levels. This herbal product tones the smooth muscles of the uterus. Raspberry Leaf is also rich in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants(which help to prevent cellular damage and cancer).

We will discuss some tips on feeding your pregnant dog, why you might want to give your dog a prenatal vitamin, and take a look at some of the best prenatal vitamin supplements available. Cobalamin (vitamin B12) - Cobalamin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many physiological processes including cellular metabolism, DNA synthesis, amino acid metabolism, fatty acid metabolism and erythrocyte formation. Folic acid (vitamin B9) - Folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, another important water-soluble B vitamin that is essential for DNA synthesis and repair thus playing a key role in cell division and growth. As a result, proliferating cells such as erythrocytes, leukocytes and enterocytes have a high requirement for folic acid.