Tag: pregnancy

After Desexing: Supporting Hormonal Balance Naturally 💚

7 May, 2026

Hormones are chemical messengers in a dog’s body that help regulate many important functions, including growth and development, metabolism, energy use, appetite, digestion, stress response, thyroid and adrenal function, mood, behaviour and more. Desexing changes hormonal communication within the body, which may have an impact over time, whether those changes are obvious or subtle. While desexing can be the most practical option for many dogs and their families, it is also helpful to understand the changes that may occur and how to support your dog’s long-term wellbeing naturally. Female Dogs In spayed female dogs, urethral closure pressure may reduce within…

Natural Breeding & Pregnancy Support Guides

11 December, 2025

Free Downloadable PDF Guides for Dogs, Cats, Goats & Horses 🐶😺🐐🐴 Whether you’re preparing for breeding or caring for a pregnant animal, having the right natural guidance makes all the difference. These FREE Holistic Pregnancy Support Guides are written to help animals before conception, during pregnancy, and in preparation for birth. 🐶 Canine Pregnancy Guide Learn how to naturally support your dog through breeding preparation, the 9-week gestation period, and early maternal care. Download Canine Pregnancy Guide (PDF) 🐱 Feline Pregnancy Guide This guide covers nutritional support, mineral balance, immune support, and calm environment preparation for mum and kittens. Download…

Canine Pregnancy

24 March, 2021

The following is some general information on the female dog’s reproductive system. If you are considering breeding from your bitch, then we would highly recommend the following book – Let’s have healthy dogs. Canine heat cycle – 18 – 21 days Intact female dogs go into heat cycle approx. every 6 months. The four stages of the female dog’s reproductive cycle are: Proestrus lasts for about 9 days and is the first stage of the reproductive cycle. This is when females start to attract males, although they will reject their advances until stage two. The signs of proestrus are: Estrus…