Dogs give birth in about 60 days of pregnancy

For dog mothers, the baby will be born about 2 months after pregnancy. Different dogs have different physiques, so the pregnancy time will also be different, but the difference will not be too big. Once a dog becomes pregnant, the owner needs to take care and safety precautions, and be more careful in the diet to avoid accidental miscarriage of the dog. On the eve of the dog's birth, the owner should remember to prepare a warm nest, sterilized clippers, etc. for the dog, so as to be ready to help the dog give birth at any time.

Symptoms of dog pregnancy

Early stage: The dog’s vagina will shrink rapidly. Individual dogs vary greatly. Some dogs may show mild vomiting, loss of appetite and other reactions, but most dogs do not change much from usual.
Mid-term: The breasts of pregnant dogs change significantly. The mammary glands will protrude, the breasts will swell, and the nipples will turn pink. The dog's food intake will gradually increase and he will gradually become lazy. In the fourth week, you can feel an embryo the size of an egg by touching the uterus on the dog's abdomen with your hand.
Later stage: When the dog is close to 60 days pregnant, the dog's mood will change significantly, becoming anxious, restless, and constantly scratching the floor, mats and other behaviors. Frequent excretion and loose stools. The body temperature decreases, and the closer to delivery, the lower the body temperature becomes. There will be behavioral movements of wanting to make a nest.

Precautions when giving birth

A dog with a strong maternal instinct knows how to take care of a dog. The mother dog will lick dry the afterbirth and amniotic fluid on the puppy, and bite off the puppy’s teeth. The umbilical cord and placenta can theoretically be eaten by dogs. However, some dogs will inevitably be at a loss when they become mothers for the first time. At this time, the owner must help the puppy dry the afterbirth, and the umbilical cord can be tied with a thin rope. If the owner is inexperienced, when the dog's amniotic water breaks, he should be taken to the pet hospital in time to prevent the dog from not being able to handle it on his own or having difficulty in giving birth.