Dog pregnancy cycle

The average gestation period is 63 days from the first breeding, and can be up to 72 days; if it is less than 58 days, the puppies will not survive.

External observation method

Generally, the nipples and base skin of the pregnant bitch will become slightly red about 15 days after breeding. After 20 days, vomiting, loss of appetite, and lack of energy often occur. After about 1 week, Appetite increases greatly, but some people have a partial eclipse and become more cautious in their movements. Around the 30th day, the breasts gradually sag, the nipples become elastic, and the patient walks cautiously. On the 35th to 50th day, the front abdomen gradually expands, and it is easy to pant when walking. In the later stages of pregnancy, the food intake decreases but the food intake is reduced. The frequency increases. When the number of fetuses in the pregnancy is small, the above symptoms appear later or are even less obvious.

Abdominal wall palpation method

Before feeding in the morning 25-30 days after breeding, put your five fingers together, place your palm on the abdominal wall outside the uterus, gently press and slide along the direction of the uterine horns to feel the pregnant dog There are round, elastic blastocysts about the size of eggs in the uterus. When the number of embryos is large, they are arranged in a segmented row in the uterine horns on both sides. Continuous examination shows that their size changes progressively, and it is more likely to occur after 7 weeks of pregnancy. Touch clearly. When palpating, pay attention to distinguish the hard feces in the rectum from embryos. The feces are long and single-row, and will deform and become inelastic when pressed. Continuous examination will show that there is no change in volume or there is no change in volume. Early-maturing varieties have young mothers, moderate nutritional levels, and large litters of offspring, one of which can be born early.

Precautions for female dogs before giving birth

24 to 36 hours before delivery, the female dog’s appetite will be greatly reduced, and she may even stop eating. They act impatiently and often scratch the ground with their claws, especially in primiparous female dogs. 3 to 10 hours before delivery, the female dog will begin to have labor pains, restless, often yawn, moan or scream, scratch the bedding and have shortness of breath, the frequency of urination will begin to increase, and the ischial tuberosity of the buttocks will appear. Obvious collapse and swelling of the vulva, such as mucus leakage, indicate that the female dog will give birth within a few hours. Usually, births occur in the early morning or evening. At this time, the owner needs to be by his side to help with the delivery. If the owner cannot do it, he can send him to the hospital and let doctors and nurses help with the delivery.