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Now that we’ve had a successful mating, the changes in a female and pups are amazing. The pictures are mostly from the famous National Geographic series “In the womb: Animals”.<\/p>\n
Pregnancy Timeline<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n Week One<\/strong><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES<\/p>\n + Fertilization occurs <\/p>\n Week Two (Days 8-14)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Week Three (Days 15-21) <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Week Four (Days 22-28)<\/strong><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Week Five (Days 29-35)<\/strong><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES <\/a><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES <\/p>\n Week Seven (Days 43-49)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES <\/p>\n
+ 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct
+ The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in development
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Possible morning sickness
+ Possible personality changes
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Normal feeding
+ Check any and all medications with vet prior to administering
+ No insecticides (i.e., flea treatments)
+ No live vaccines<\/p>\n
+ Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week
+ Embryo enters the uterus
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Possible morning sickness (can also come in week 5)
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Continue as with Week One
TO DO LIST
+ Nothing special this week<\/p>\n
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Day 19 — Implantation of embryos in uterus
+ The embryo is sensitive to external interference in development
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ See above
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ See above
+ Make sure week 3 is calm for the bitch.
TO DO LIST
+ Nothing special this week<\/p>\n
+ Development of eyes and spinal cords
+ Faces take shape
+ Fetuses grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm
+ Organogenesis begins– Embryos are at their most susceptible to defects
+ Days 26 – 32 are the best days to palpitate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Possible clear vaginal discharge
+ Mammary development begins
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy
+ Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)
+ Add Omega 3+ oil or similar daily
TO DO LIST
+ Schedule ultrasound or palpitation with vet if desired (day 28-30 is good for ultrasound)<\/p>\n
+ Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
+ Fetuses look like dogs
+ Gender can be determined
+ Eyes (previously open) now close
+ Fetuses grow from 18 mm – 30 mm
+ Organogenesis ends — embryos are fairly resistant to interference with development
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Swelling becomes noticeable
+ Loss of “tuck-up”
+ Weight will start to increase
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble. If you feed one meal a day, add an extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals.
+ Palpitation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
TO DO LIST
+ Nothing special this week<\/p>\n
Week Six (Days 36-42)<\/strong><\/p>\n
+ Development of skin pigment
+ Fetuses should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
+ Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Nipples darken and enlarge
+ Abdomen continues to enlarge
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Increase the amount of food in the extra meal
+ Bitch can start sleeping in whelping box
TO DO LIST
+ Assemble whelping box
+ By this time you should be fairly sure that the bitch is pregnant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+ Growth and development continues
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Abdomen hair will start shedding
+ The bitch will start to look pregnant at this point
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Slightly increase both meals
TO DO LIST
+ Stop any rough play or jumping
+ Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of puppies<\/p>\n