Pregnancy in a female dog lasts nine weeks.
We determine the birthing date from the date of the first mating.
Some bitches will whelp (deliver their puppies) anywhere from day 59 to day 63.
As the owner, you will make no changes to her diet for the first 5 weeks.
Often, in the 3rd week after mating, she will go off her food for about 10 days.
You will notice that her vulva - the area around her vagina, did not return to the normal small size it was before mating, but looks rather enlarged.
There is normally no discharge during a pregnancy.
If you do see a discharge, then take her to the Veterinarian.
She may have an infection, or be losing the litter, or have developed a case of Pyometra, which, if left untreated, can kill her.
She needs a good exercise program, which involves a daily run to make sure all her muscles, including her uterine muscles, are in top condition.
She also needs a very high quality diet.
This is not the time to scrimp on her feeding formula.
Mother Nature tries to insure the survival of the species, so if the diet is lacking in any ingredient ,calcium or zinc for example, the developing puppies ( whelps) will take from the mother's body what they need to grow healthy, and therefore her body will become depleted.
DO NOT ADD ANY VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS IN THE FIRST MONTH OF PREGNANCY.
BIRTH DEFECTS WILL DEVELOP FROM TOO MUCH VITAMINS A & D.
DO NOT GIVE ANY MEDICINE NOW EITHER WITHOUT THE EXPRESS ORDER OF THE VETERINARIAN.
At week 5, her nipples will become deep pink in colour, and you may notice that she is thicker around the waist and broader around the rib cage.
Now you should increase her feeding by 25%.
Give her a daily Vitamin supplement from your Veterinarian
At week 6, increase her feeding again by 25% and divide her feedings into 2 meals a day.
You will notice that she is sleeping a little more now.
At week 7, increase her meal amount again by 25%.
Begin making preparations for the arrival of the puppies.
Build a whelping box for her and put it in a quiet room where she will be undisturbed by other pets and people and in an area that is easy to keep warm.
If you are putting the whelping box in a basement, then buy heavy weight plastic drop cloths, to hang 'walls' from the ceiling or beams to keep the heat inside the whelping box area.
Decide how you will heat the area where the new puppies will be.
It needs to be about 85 degrees until they are 3 weeks old.
A baseboard heater will do the job, as long as the dog cannot get near the electical cord or get burned by the heater.
You'll need to have it out of reach.
You will need reams of newspapers for the puppy box.
At week 8, increase the feed again by 25%. She is now eating double her normal amount.
Begin feeding her 3 times a day now and make the exercise time shorter, but more frequent.
Walking will be very tiring for her and she is very uncomfortable through the last week of the pregnancy.
Begin taking her temperature rectally twice a day.
The normal dog temperature is about 100.3F - 101.3F.
It will normally drop to about 98. degrees F 8 - 24 hours before the onset of labour and she will refuse to eat or drink anything.
NEVER EXPECT YOUR DOG TO DELIVER A LITTER BY HERSELF.
Although animal whelping is a 'natural event' this does not mean that the animal does not get into serious trouble if left unattended.
Mother and puppies frequently die because the owner thoughtlessly left her alone during this crucial time.
Signs of a dog having a false pregnancy, also known as pseudopregnancy, include nesting behavior, maternal instincts towards objects or toys, enlarged mammary glands, lactation without being pregnant, and changes in appetite or behavior. It is important to consult with a veterinarian to confirm the diagnosis and discuss appropriate management.
The absence of heat signs in your 4-year-old dog could be due to several reasons including underlying health issues, pregnancy, or a delayed heat cycle. It is best to consult with a veterinarian to determine the cause and ensure your dog's well-being.
No of course not. It's physically impossible.
Typically, puppies can be felt through palpation in a pregnant dog around 28-35 days after breeding. However, it can vary depending on factors such as the dog's size, breed, and individual differences. It is best to follow up with your vet for further evaluation or possibly an ultrasound to confirm the pregnancy.
If the dogs have mated for sure and if they had a tie(meaning the face opposite sides wr the penis is attached to the vulva )21 days from then u can confirm preganncy by feeling the stomach or seeing enlarged nipples or u can take her 2 the vet and perform a test.
The earliest I developed signs of pregnancy was around 2-3 weeks along. All I had was nausea.
It's rare this early but some can. Just remember that many pregnancy symptoms are also the same as when you get your period.
Early signs of pregnancy: #1Missed PeriodEarly signs of pregnancy: #2Just "Feeling" PregnantEarly signs of pregnancy: #3Breast TendernessEarly signs of pregnancy: #4FatigueEarly signs of pregnancy: #5Frequent UrinationEarly signs of pregnancy: #6NauseaEarly signs of pregnancy: #7Dizziness and/or FaintingEarly signs of pregnancy: #8Food Cravings, or Aversions to FoodsEarly signs of pregnancy: #9Sensitivity to AromasEarly signs of pregnancy: #10Morning SicknessEarly signs of pregnancy: #11Heartburn and/or ConstipationEarly signs of pregnancy: #12Mood Swings and IrritabilityEarly signs of pregnancy: #13Higher body temperatureEarly signs of pregnancy: #14Low Back PainEarly signs of pregnancy: #15Implantation BleedingEarly signs of pregnancy: #16A Positive Pregnancy TestEarly signs of pregnancy symptoms: #17Bloating and Weight Gain
There are no signs or symptoms immediately after sex that demonstrate that you're pregnant. "Stomach bubbling" is not a symptom of pregnancy.
You can have intercourse through the entire pregnancy unless you have a risky pregnancy and the doctor say otherwise.
No, you need to wait 14 days (two weeks) after intercourse to determine pregnancy.
When can you expect signs of pregnancy
Maybe 24 hours.
If you had intercourse with condoms, yes.
As long as you have not had intercourse, with anyone , and even if you have heavy heavy, and you have cramps and dizziness , are not signs of pregnancy.
Signs of pregnancy are the same in all patients. A missing period and positive pregnancy tests are signs of pregnancy.
Never!