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Support and care for pregnant labrador retriever should become increased compare to usual days. A pet has requirements for an extra rest, more love (as she becomes more affectionate and sensitive) and stronger nutrition. Provide accessible fresh drinking water. Don’t make bigger meal portions. Due to internal pressure, it is better for a dog to consume smaller ones.  That is why, increase frequency of feeding starting from 4^th week of pregnancy. Supply balanced nutrition with right content of proteins and fats. Better not to feed some human food such as chocolate, onion, milk, bread dough. Avoid long exhausting walks, rough physical activities, getting into the contact with unknown, unhealthy dogs in the streets. Try to provide all missing vaccinations. Monitor if there is a presence of parasites. All these measures will contribute considerably to the birth of happy, healthy puppies.