Patient's question:
Doctor, I used to have vaginitis, but it has been cured after treatment last summer. Now I am about to become a mother. Recently, my husband said he wanted to nourish me and bought some dog meat to stew for me to eat. I would like to ask if it is okay to eat dog meat with vaginitis?Doctor's answer:
Eating dog meat can dispel cold, invigorate blood circulation, tonify the kidneys and promote yang energy, as well as enhance physical fitness. However, dog meat is considered hot in nature. Pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy should avoid consuming it, as dog meat, like longan, is also hot and promotes blood circulation, which may lead to miscarriage. So, is it safe for pregnant women in the second and third trimesters to eat dog meat? If the dog meat has undergone strict animal inspections and has been cooked for a long time at high temperatures, pregnant women can consume it in very small quantities.What needs to be emphasized to pregnant women is that it is rare to find stores selling properly inspected dog meat in the market, and dog meat that has not undergone strict animal inspections is absolutely forbidden for pregnant women. Especially since China currently does not have very clear and specific regulations on dog breeding conditions and animal inspections, it is best for pregnant women to avoid eating dog meat.