approximatly how far along is she!?
2007-07-08 13:00:21 · 10 answers · asked by atally 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
we were not sure she was preggo we just got her she is a year old and was already preggo when we got her because she is fenced in and has never gotten out.. we have had her a month. and her tata keep getting bigger so he was just checking to see if there was any milk you sick perves!!!
2007-07-08 13:10:32 · update #1
Hi, some people can be idiots on here, if your dog is already producing milk she could be as far as 7-8 weeks. Is her tummy big? does she look pregnant?
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Here is a pregnancy time line also you can look at different things on there..
Canine Pregnancy Timeline
Week One (Days 1-7)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Fertilization occurs
• 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct
• The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in development
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible morning sickness
• Possible personality changes
CARE OF THE *****
• Normal feeding
• Check any and all medications with vet prior to administering
• No insecticides (i.e., flea treatments)
• No live vaccines
TO DO LIST
• Put together pedigree on litter
• Write contract
• Contact AKC for litter registration application
• Start taking puppy reservations
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
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible morning sickness
CARE OF THE *****
• Continue as with Week One
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Three (Days 15-21)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Day 19 -- Implantation of embryos in uterus
CHANGES IN THE *****
• See above
CARE OF THE *****
• See above
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Four (Days 22-28)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Development of eyes and spinal cords
• Faces take shape
• Fetus' 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 palpate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible clear vaginal discharge
• Mammary development begins
CARE OF THE *****
• After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy
• Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)
• Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg to food on alternating days
TO DO LIST
• Schedule ultrasound or palpation with vet if desired
Week Five (Days 29-35)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
• Fetus' look like dogs
• Gender can be determined
• Eyes (previously open) now close
• Fetus' grow from 18 mm - 30 mm
• Organogenesis ends -- embryos are fairly resistant to interference with development
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Swelling becomes noticeable
• Loss of "tuck-up"
• Weight will start to increase
CARE OF THE *****
• 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.
• Add daily multi-vitamin
• Palpation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Six (Days 36-42)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Development of skin pigment
• Fetus' should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
• Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Nipples darken and enlarge
• Abdomen continues to enlarge
CARE OF THE *****
• Add cottage cheese or hard boiled egg to food daily
• Increase the amount of food in the extra meal
• ***** should start sleeping in whelping box
TO DO LIST
• Assemble whelping box
• By this time you should be fairly sure that the ***** is pregnant.
• Notify the people on your puppy list.
• Let them know when you expect delivery.
Week Seven (Days 43-49)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Growth and development continues
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Abdomen hair will start shedding
• The ***** will start to look pregnant at this point
CARE OF THE *****
• Slightly increase both meals
TO DO LIST
• Stop any roughhousing or jumping
• Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of puppies
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
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Milk may be squeezed from nipples
• The ***** will be very large.
CARE OF THE *****
• Moderate lunch
TO DO LIST
• Gather whelping kit
• Prepare phone list for help/support. It should include your vet's phone number, the emergency clinic's phone number, the number of any friends who will be offering support during whelping and anyone else you might need to contact before, during, or after whelping (like your office to let them know you won't be in!)
• Make sure your car is gassed up and ready for a possible emergency trip to the vet's office.
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 100.8-100.2=B0
When temperature drops to around 98 - 99.4, puppies should be born within 24 hours
• Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches
CARE OF THE *****
• Start taking temperature three times a day
TO DO LIST
• Notify vet or emergency clinic when temperature drops so that they will be ready for any problems
• Keep detailed records on temperature and behavior of *****
• Double check that whelping supplies are ready
2007-07-08 13:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
What prevents her from getting spayed? Is it a liver/kidney quandary that makes her touchy to anesthesia? Any situation mother has could undoubtedly be handed all the way down to the pups so definitely tell whoever adopts them. Just considering that she isn't spayed is not any excuse for why she bought pregnant. Not all unspayed ladies have litters. She will have to begin producing milk best a couple days earlier than she gives start. If the doggies are born and no milk is produced you should take her to her vet and they can give some hormone injection, however in any other case the pups have to be bottlefed!
2016-08-04 03:56:09 · answer #2 · answered by gaub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What condition prevents her from getting spayed? Is it a liver/kidney subject that makes her gentle to anesthesia? Any condition mom has could actually be exceeded all the way down to the doggies so actually tell whoever adopts them. in basic terms because of the fact she isn't spayed isn't any excuse for why she have been given pregnant. no longer all unspayed women have litters. She could start up producing milk in basic terms a pair days before she supplies delivery. If the domestic canines are born and no milk is produced you're able to take her to her vet and that they are able to furnish some hormone injection, yet otherwise the doggies could be bottlefed!
2016-10-20 08:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a phantom pregnancy. This is common in young dogs. Speak to the vet.
2007-07-09 05:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be long. Usually the milk comes in during the last week. Hope everything goes okay.
2007-07-08 15:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why is hubby squeezing her ***?
Anyways, I'm assuming your vet isn't involved in this backyard breeding adventure of yours.
Who knows how far along. I would guess soon.
2007-07-08 13:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by Diana 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
She is probably in her last 2 to 3 weeks of gestation. You can figure on at least 61 days gestation period...
2007-07-08 13:21:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What the hell is your husband doing squeezing your dog's ****?
2007-07-08 13:04:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋
lol....maybe you should go to the vet or your dog might be pregnant or something.
2007-07-08 13:11:58 · answer #9 · answered by prankstar25 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why is hubby squeezing her ****.....??
2007-07-08 13:07:30 · answer #10 · answered by bugzaper 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋