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The Impact of Stress on Pregnant Dogs
Scientific research has proven time and time again that a mother’s stress during pregnancy can hurt the young in her womb. This is as true for humans as it is for dogs, even Pitbulls. Pregnant dogs are usually vulnerable to stress triggers like loud noises and negative human interaction.
With Storie’s history, it wasn’t difficult to guess how her past experiences at the hands of less accommodating humans could have affected her pregnancy and birthing experience. The vet also explained how energy is redirected from digestion and storage as a pregnant dog deals with stress. And how that could affect the puppies’ growth.
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