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angelof7 · 10-20-2009, 04:53 AM

Week Eight (Days 50-57)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

Fetal movement can be detected when mommy is at rest
Puppies can safely be born from now on.

CHANGES IN THE MOMMY

Milk may be squeezed from nipples
The mommy will be very large.

CARE OF THE MOMMY

Add moderate lunch

TO DO LIST

Gather whelping kit (see below)
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.
You can watch the puppies move and kick!

CHANGES IN THE MOMMY

Nesting behavior may be seen
Mommy may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting uncomfortable)
Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches

CARE OF THE MOMMY

Keep close eye on her

10-20-2009, 04:53 AM	#1
angelof7 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 78	Part 3 Miracle of Birth Weeks 8 to 9 Fantastic Week Eight (Days 50-57) DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES Fetal movement can be detected when mommy is at rest Puppies can safely be born from now on. CHANGES IN THE MOMMY Milk may be squeezed from nipples The mommy will be very large. CARE OF THE MOMMY Add moderate lunch TO DO LIST Gather whelping kit (see below) 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. You can watch the puppies move and kick! CHANGES IN THE MOMMY Nesting behavior may be seen Mommy may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting uncomfortable) Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches CARE OF THE MOMMY Keep close eye on her