Here is some information for those that like to know everything about the hopefully on coming puppies.....
Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Sat 21 Aug 2004
First day of mating.
The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
Sun 22 Aug 2004
Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Sun 22 Aug 2004 -Mon 23 Aug 2004
Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
Mon 23 Aug 2004 -Tue 24 Aug 2004
Fertilization occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
Tue 24 Aug 2004 -Thu 26 Aug 2004
Fertilized eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.
The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos.
During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
Wed 1 Sep 2004 -Fri 3 Sep 2004
The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
Wed 1 Sep 2004 -Wed 15 Sep 2004
The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.
During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
Sat 4 Sep 2004 -Sat 11 Sep 2004
Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.
The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
Fri 10 Sep 2004 -Fri 17 Sep 2004
Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.
Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.
Wed 15 Sep 2004 -Sun 19 Sep 2004
An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.
It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
Sat 18 Sep 2004
Start to increase the dams food ration.
Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
Fri 24 Sep 2004
The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
Mon 4 Oct 2004
It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
Thu 7 Oct 2004 -Fri 15 Oct 2004
Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
Her breasts become even more swollen.
She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
Sat 9 Oct 2004
The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
Sat 9 Oct 2004 -Sun 24 Oct 2004
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.
Tue 19 Oct 2004 -Fri 22 Oct 2004
Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
Wed 20 Oct 2004
You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
Sat 23 Oct 2004
Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
Sun 24 Oct 2004
Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.
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Pregnancy Calendar for Dogs
Sat 21 Aug 2004
First day of mating.
The spermatozoa migrate up through the cervix.
Sun 22 Aug 2004
Sperm travel searching for a mature ripened eggs.
Sun 22 Aug 2004 -Mon 23 Aug 2004
Spermatozoa reach the eggs in the oviducts.
Mon 23 Aug 2004 -Tue 24 Aug 2004
Fertilization occurs in the oviducts which lead from the ovaries to the uterus.
Tue 24 Aug 2004 -Thu 26 Aug 2004
Fertilized eggs migrate down the oviducts and into the uterine horns.
The migration continue to enable even spacing of the embryos.
During this migration the eggs will grow into a blastocystes.
Wed 1 Sep 2004 -Fri 3 Sep 2004
The blastocystes implant in the wall of the uterus.
Wed 1 Sep 2004 -Wed 15 Sep 2004
The blastocystes will grow into an embryos.
During the next two weeks the important organs will develop.
Sat 4 Sep 2004 -Sat 11 Sep 2004
Dams nipples begin to pink enlarge.
The fur on the dams belly and around the nipples may become thinner.
Fri 10 Sep 2004 -Fri 17 Sep 2004
Morning sickness might occur due to hormonal changes or stretching and distension of the uterus. Dam may appear a bit apathetic. She may be off her feed for a while and vomit from time to time.
Feeding the dam several meals spaced throughout the day might help.
Wed 15 Sep 2004 -Sun 19 Sep 2004
An experienced person (a breeder or a veterinarian) can tell by careful palpation whether the dam is pregnant.
It's now the best time to do this because the embryos are walnut-sized now and easy to count.
Sat 18 Sep 2004
Start to increase the dams food ration.
Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.
Fri 24 Sep 2004
The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.
Mon 4 Oct 2004
It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.
Thu 7 Oct 2004 -Fri 15 Oct 2004
Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
Her breasts become even more swollen.
She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.
Sat 9 Oct 2004
The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
You can easily detect abdominal movement now.
Sat 9 Oct 2004 -Sun 24 Oct 2004
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.
Tue 19 Oct 2004 -Fri 22 Oct 2004
Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.
Wed 20 Oct 2004
You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.
Sat 23 Oct 2004
Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.
Sun 24 Oct 2004
Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.
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