Gestation Calendar
Date |  To Do |
Comments | |
D+0 | Ovulation |
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D+24 | An analysis of the rate of relaxin may be performed to determine if the dog is pregnant. | ||
D+28 | Development of breast between 25 and 30 days. A loss of hair of udder is often observed at the same time . A vaginal discharge occurs after approximately one month. At this time, loss of appetite may occur. | ||
D+28 | Ultrasound |
Note: at this stage ultrasound does not count the number of puppies. | |
D+43 | Wormer |
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D+50 | The calcified skeleton to the 45th day. At D +50 , a radio allows to know the number of littermates (or estimate in the case of a large litter). | ||
D+54 | Temperature Control |
To do if possible every day at the same time to calibrate the average temperature of the dog. | |
D-7 | The udders begin to produce milk. The uterus contracts slightly. | ||
D-1 | A translucent liquid flows from the vuvle ( melting mucus plug ). 12-24 hours before the onset of labor: the temperature drops sharply, then increased. | ||
D+63 | Delivery |
Dark green or greenish losses indicate the separation of the placenta. The dog begins to push to expel her first puppy. |