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my dog just gave birth last july 5, when is the time she will ovulate again? can we breed her when she ovulate?
Ivan -
You should not breed your dog more than once yearly.
Breeding an animal in back to back estrus cycles can cause the female to become very weak since her body is drained of its nutrients from nursing her young. Your female's body will need time to recover between pregnancies. Feed her a healthy diet of puppy food while she is pregnant and nursing.
Dogs ovulate twice yearly; the average time between cycles is seven months.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM
Expertise
General questions about the care and diseases of small animals
Experience
I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years;
Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years
Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Feline Practitioners
Association of Shelter Veterinarians
Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University
Extensive CE in Feline Medicine
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