I have never monitored my girl's weight during pregnancy. When they "go off" food around week 3-4, then I am fairly sure they are pregnant. I do supplement with 1/2 vitamin tablet daily during pregnancy. You are right about them showing around 5 wks gestation. At 6 weeks, I increase their food intake to smaller meals 3 x per day. As their abdoman grows, I find they can't eat the same amount prior to pregnancy. If you are concerned talk with your vet. As another post stated, if they become too fat, then you can have complications during whelp. Good luck with your litters.
Julie |