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angelof7 · 10-20-2009, 04:49 AM

PUPPY FETAL DEVELOPMENT
FETAL DEVELOPMENT BY THE WEEK

Now that we know when your pooch can get pregnant, days 10 -14 of heat, and you understand the meaning of gestation.

Count 63 days from the day of the great connection and that is when your puppies are due.

Females are sexually receptive (in heat or estrus) for 17 to 21 days. Failure to return to estrus after a successful breeding is often
the earliest indication of pregnancy.

It wouldn't hurt to add a hard boiled egg to the female's diet.

What is going on inside of the female?

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 MOMMY

Possible morning sickness
Possible personality changes

CARE OF THE MOMMY

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 MOMMY

Possible morning sickness
Sympathy morning sickness in the males sometimes

CARE OF THE MOMMY

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 MOMMY

See above

CARE OF THE MOMMY

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
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)

CHANGES IN THE MOMMY

Possible clear vaginal discharge
Mammary development begins

CARE OF THE MOMMY

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
Remember no jumping.

TO DO LIST

Schedule ultrasound or palpitation with vet if desired.

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 now fairly resistant to interference with development

CHANGES IN THE MOMMY:

Swelling becomes noticeable
Loss of "tuck-up"
Weight will start to increase

CARE OF THE MOMMY:

Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble. If you feed one meal a day, add a small extra meal. If you feed twice a
day, slightly increase one of the meals.
Add daily multi-vitamin for dogs Palpitation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus.

TO DO LIST:

Nothing special this week or invest in maternity dresses.

10-20-2009, 04:49 AM	#1
angelof7 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 78	From Conception To Birth 63 Days of Miracle Day 1 to Week 5 PUPPY FETAL DEVELOPMENT FETAL DEVELOPMENT BY THE WEEK Now that we know when your pooch can get pregnant, days 10 -14 of heat, and you understand the meaning of gestation. Count 63 days from the day of the great connection and that is when your puppies are due. Females are sexually receptive (in heat or estrus) for 17 to 21 days. Failure to return to estrus after a successful breeding is often the earliest indication of pregnancy. It wouldn't hurt to add a hard boiled egg to the female's diet. What is going on inside of the female? 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 MOMMY Possible morning sickness Possible personality changes CARE OF THE MOMMY 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 MOMMY Possible morning sickness Sympathy morning sickness in the males sometimes CARE OF THE MOMMY 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 MOMMY See above CARE OF THE MOMMY 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 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) CHANGES IN THE MOMMY Possible clear vaginal discharge Mammary development begins CARE OF THE MOMMY 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 Remember no jumping. TO DO LIST Schedule ultrasound or palpitation with vet if desired. 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 now fairly resistant to interference with development CHANGES IN THE MOMMY: Swelling becomes noticeable Loss of "tuck-up" Weight will start to increase CARE OF THE MOMMY: Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble. If you feed one meal a day, add a small extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals. Add daily multi-vitamin for dogs Palpitation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus. TO DO LIST: Nothing special this week or invest in maternity dresses.