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Accidents can happen, but hopefully, you have planned your dog's pregnancy, and you are ready to help them through the pregnancy right from the start.
Here is what you can expect from your pregnant dog:
When your dog is in heat and has mated, please make a note of the date so that you know what stage she is likely at. She may start having morning sickness, but generally, nothing you will notice is any different.
The fertilized eggs will have moved to the uterus, but nothing else will have really changed, and your dog will be acting pretty normally. You will not be able to confirm pregnancy yet.
The eggs will now be attached to the uterus wall and start drawing down nutrients from the mother so that you may see a slight increase in appetite, and breast tissue might start growing.
On day 25, your vet will be able to do an ultrasound and confirm the pregnancy. They will be able to confirm the size of the litter and if there are any potential problems.
Your dogs' weight will be noticeably increased as the puppies grow. You should still exercise them but make sure it is just gentle walks at their pace. Their appetite may be double what it was pre-pregnancy, so make sure they have enough nutrient-dense food available to them. You may find they want to graze food all day rather than have the usual 1 or 2 meals a day.
This is where she enters the gestation phase, her teats may become darker, and there might be clear discharge from her vulva. This is nothing to worry about.
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The puppies will be fully formed, the mother will be significant and tired, and we are closing in on the final stages. Allow the mother to dictate how much exercise they do, but it should be gentle and non-stressful. She might start producing milk, and she will start losing hair from the abdomen.
You should be able to feel and see the puppies moving around. The mother may start nesting. You should have identified a place for her to have the puppies and encourage her to start sleeping there. Make sure they have a large dog bed or area that is warm, has plenty of extra bedding for comfort, and for her to make a nest as she wants it.
She may lose her appetite at this point. Keep checking her temperature. When it drops to 100-101 degrees, the birth should happen within two days.
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You only want to get involved if you are needed, you should give the mother space, and she should have the instincts to do everything required. When a puppy is born, she should break the amniotic sac, bite off the umbilical cord, and start licking the puppy clean. If any of this does not occur, you will need to step in. You will also need to make sure the puppies start feeding within 24 hours, and you should have the puppies and mothers checked as soon as possible by a vet.
Most dog breeds are well suited to labor, and they will naturally deliver and care for the puppies. However, all pregnancies are a risk, and there are things to look out for when the mother is birthing. If you notice any of the below items, you should call your vet for advice.
If you are planning on getting your dog pregnant, then it is a good idea to tell your vet in advance as far as possible. This will allow them to check the potential mother for any possible issues, but they will also be able to amend the vaccine schedule to suit to make sure all the mother's vaccinations are up to date before they get pregnant. They can also advise if any changes are needed with worming, flea, and tick control.
Pregnancy is likely more of a stressful time for you than the mother. You will be worried about your dog and the puppies. You must relax and try to be calm throughout the pregnancy. Do your research, so you know what to expect and build a relationship with your vet.
Apart from that, all you need to do is make sure the mother is well fed, does appropriate exercise, and has a nice place to give birth.
Regarding food, don't change things too much. You should be feeding them healthy food anyway, so it is vital they get as much as they want.
Exercise wise you need to keep them out of trouble, and you should adopt as the pregnancy develops. Just be sensible. Long-distance hikes in the mountains are not a good idea, but they will likely enjoy pleasant leash walks in a park.
Once the pregnancy is finished, now your job starts. It is time to help look after the puppies.