she is why com and is not acktive at all and her tummy feels harder and biger
2006-08-19 09:49:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ask your vet
2006-08-19 09:53:31 · answer #1 · answered by *Barbie Girl* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pregnancy Timeline
-This will give you an idea of how your puppy is growing each week before his/her birth.
Week One
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Fertilization occurs
+ 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct
+ The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in
development
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+ Possible morning sickness
+ Possible personality changes
Week Two (Days 8-14)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of
week
+ Embryo enters the uterus
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+ Possible morning sickness
Week Three (Days 15-21)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Day 19 -- Implantation of embryos in uterus
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+ See above
Week Four (Days 22-28)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ 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)
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+ Possible clear vaginal discharge
+ Mammary development begins
Week Five (Days 29-35)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ 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
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+ Swelling becomes noticeable
+ Loss of "tuck-up"
+ Weight will start to increase
Week Six (Days 36-42)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Development of skin pigment
+ Fetuses should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
+ Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
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+ Nipples darken and enlarge
+ Abdomen continues to enlarge
Week Seven (Days 43-49)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Growth and development continues
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+ Abdomen hair will start shedding
+ The ***** will start to look pregnant at this point
Week Eight (Days 50-57)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Fetal movement can be detected when ***** is at rest
+ Puppies can safely be born from now on
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+ Milk may be squeezed from nipples
+ The ***** will be very large.
Week Nine (Days 58-65)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Growth and Development continues
CHANGES IN THE *****
+ Nesting behavior may be seen
+ ***** may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting
uncomfortable)
+ Temperature should be around 100.2-100.8 degrees Farenheit
+ When temperature drops to around 98-99.4 degrees Farenheit,
puppies should be born within 24 hours
+ Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches
2006-08-19 10:23:40 · answer #2 · answered by RAIDERS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Lhasa Apso, get your dog an ultra sound
2006-08-19 09:55:59 · answer #3 · answered by Uchihaitachi345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a vet...it might be something more serious. Exams average around $35.
2006-08-19 09:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by Robere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet - they can do x-rays on her to see if she's pregnant (and if she is they can tell how many puppies are in there) or she might have a tumor.
2006-08-19 09:54:53 · answer #5 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋