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feminvstr · 07-13-2006, 09:14 PM

If your first breed date was 6/21/2006 here is what you should expect, give or take a couple of days. hope this helps

Tue 11 Jul 2006 -
Tue 18 Jul 2006 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.

Sun 16 Jul 2006 -
Thu 20 Jul 2006 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.

Wed 19 Jul 2006 Start to increase the dams food ration.
Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided.
The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs.

Tue 25 Jul 2006 The Dams abdomen starts to get larger.

Fri 4 Aug 2006 It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult.

Mon 7 Aug 2006 -
Tue 15 Aug 2006 Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming.
Her breasts become even more swollen.
She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies.

Wed 9 Aug 2006 The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies.
It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day.
You can easily detect abdominal movement now.

Wed 9 Aug 2006 -
Thu 24 Aug 2006 Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck.

Sat 19 Aug 2006 -
Tue 22 Aug 2006 Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples.

Sun 20 Aug 2006 You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening.

Wed 23 Aug 2006 Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees.
Clear discharge from the vulva might occur.

Thu 24 Aug 2006 Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive.

07-13-2006, 09:14 PM	#6
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	If your first breed date was 6/21/2006 here is what you should expect, give or take a couple of days. hope this helps Tue 11 Jul 2006 - Tue 18 Jul 2006 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. Sun 16 Jul 2006 - Thu 20 Jul 2006 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. Wed 19 Jul 2006 Start to increase the dams food ration. Don't overfeed, excessive weight gain should be avoided. The foetuses are now and are fully developed miniature dogs. Tue 25 Jul 2006 The Dams abdomen starts to get larger. Fri 4 Aug 2006 It's very easy now to feel the puppies, counting them might be a bit more difficult. Mon 7 Aug 2006 - Tue 15 Aug 2006 Dam begins to spend a lot more time in self-grooming. Her breasts become even more swollen. She may become a bit restlessness and begin to search for a suitable place to have her puppies. Wed 9 Aug 2006 The dam might lose her appetite during this period. Her abdomen can be crowded with puppies. It is better to feed several smaller meals spaced throughout the day. You can easily detect abdominal movement now. Wed 9 Aug 2006 - Thu 24 Aug 2006 Nipples and vulva should be gently cleaned with warm water, you might want to trim the hairs surrounding the nipples, to allow easier access for the puppies to suck. Sat 19 Aug 2006 - Tue 22 Aug 2006 Milky fluid may be expressed from the nipples. Sun 20 Aug 2006 You might want to start taking the dams rectal temperature each morning and evening. Wed 23 Aug 2006 Twelve to 24 hours before she is due to deliver, the dams rectal temperature may drop from 101 to 98 degrees. Clear discharge from the vulva might occur. Thu 24 Aug 2006 Expected date of whelp. Of course this is just an average. Whelping may take place from the 59th to the 65th day. Puppies born before the 58th day will probably be too young to survive. __________________ Kimberly