At about 3 weeks 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.
Your veterinarian may want to prescribe a drug to relax the uterus.
At about 4 weeks 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. |