| Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs |
| Date: |
Sun 3 Oct 2021 |
| Sire: |
Truffie |
| Dam: |
Sage |
| Breeder: |
Talemaker |
| Sun 29 Aug 2021 |
Day 1
- First day of mating.
- Sperm travel searching for a mature
ripened eggs.
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Mon 30 Aug 2021 -
Sun 5 Sep 2021 |
Week 1
- Fertilization occurs.
- 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct.
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Mon 6 Sep 2021 -
Sun 12 Sep 2021 |
Week 2
- Embryo will be 4 cell at start of
week and 64 cell by end of week.
- Embryo enters the uterus.
- Feeding small amounts of high
protein supplements, such as
eggs, lean muscle meat or liver
is a good practice..
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Mon 13 Sep 2021 -
Sun 19 Sep 2021 |
Week 3
- Embryos implants along uterus
wall.
- During the next two weeks the
important organs will develop.
- Her nipples begin to turn pink
and enlarge.
- May loose appetite during
this week.
- Morning sickness may occur.
She also stretched a lot due to
her movement in her abdomen.
|
Mon 20 Sep 2021 -
Sat 25 Sep 2021 |
Week 4
- Morning sickness should go
away and appetite return.
- One of the early signs of
pregnancy is for the dam
to 'adopt' a toy.
- Development of eyes and
spinal cord and faces take shape.
- The hair on the belly and
around the nipples thins.
|
Sun 26 Sep 2021 -
Sat 2 Oct 2021 |
Week 5
- The vet may be able to detect
pregnancy (85% accuracy)
by feeling the abdomen. Diagnosis
by x-rays is usually possible after 45 days
(95% accuracy for determining the
number of puppies).
- You may be able to feel the little
puppies -they whould be the small
bumps in the abdomen.
- Develpment of toes, whisker buds,
and claws.
- Eyes now close and gender
can be determined.
- The puppies are now considered
fully developed miniature dogs.
- She may be showing. She may
also gain a little weight particularly
if she is going to birth more than
1-2 puppies..
|
Sun 3 Oct 2021 -
Sat 9 Oct 2021 |
Week 6
- During the last several weeks,
the nutritional needs nearly double.
Feed small meals several times a day.
- We recommend feeding an enriched diet
through the end of lactation (nursing).
- Increase water.
- Enlargment of mammary glands
begins as nipples darken and enlarge.
|
Sun 10 Oct 2021 -
Sat 16 Oct 2021 |
Week 7
- She may shred papers, blankets or
bedding in an attempt at “nest
building” in the last weeks.
- During the last 2 weeks, she may
become irritable.
- Moderate exercise is the proper
approach. Neither forced rest nor
strenuous exercise is a good idea.
Short periods of gentle play and short walks are good..
- You may feel the puppies now but counting them may be a bit more difficult.
- Definate abdominal enlargement.
- Abdomen hair will start shedding.
|
Sun 17 Oct 2021 -
Sat 23 Oct 2021 |
Week 8
- Dam begins to spend a lot more
time grooming herself.
- Her breasts become swollen as her milk forms.
- Nesting begins as she looks for a place to
have her puppies. We make sure you have
her box or spot ready..
- The dam may not have as big of an appetite
during this period. Her abdomen can be
crowded with puppies.
- You can feel the puppies move now.
- Time to reacquaint her with her
whelping box
|
Sun 24 Oct 2021 -
Sun 31 Oct 2021 |
Week 9
- Nipples and vulva should be gently
cleaned with warm water, you might
want to trim the hairs surrounding
the nipples, to allow easier access
for the puppies to suck.
- She may express milk from her nipples.
- Watch for her temperature to drop. You
may take it rectally if you want but
she's just plain old cool to the touch
compared to what she has been the last 8 weeks.
- She may also become restless,
seek seclusion and in the last few days, soil the house.
- She will be 'nesting' 12-24 hours
before the birth
|
| Mon 1 Nov 2021 |
Expected Date of Whelp.
- Expected date of whelp. Average is 62 days
but may take place from the 58th to the 68th day.
- Keep watching for that cool to the touch.
If you're actually taking the temp, it does
drop from 101 to 98 ot 97 degrees.
- Appetite will disappear as
whelping approaches.
- May see a clear discharge
from the vulva.
- At onset of labor may pace, dig,
shiver, pant and/or vomit.
- First fetus will be delivered within
4 hours of the onset of labor.
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