On average, pregnancy in dogs lasts 56-68 days. Childbirth usually occurs on the 60th day. To calculate the time of birth, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors: breed characteristics and the age of the dog.
Instructions
Step 1
To determine the exact due date, you need to know the mating date. People who breed purebred dogs, as a rule, always know when a mating occurred. If it was unplanned, then it becomes quite difficult to calculate the cherished date.
Step 2
Pregnancy in dogs usually lasts two months. And, if this period is greatly increased or reduced, this is a reason to contact a veterinarian, because the life of the dog in this case is under threat.
Step 3
In case of a change in the timing of pregnancy, some features should be taken into account: how many births the dog has already had, how many puppies it usually gives birth to (if the pregnancy is not the first).
Step 4
Throughout pregnancy, the dog needs increased attention from the owner, who, if any suspicions of a pathology, should contact the veterinarian. But in general, the period of bearing offspring in dogs depends on their size and breed.
Step 5
Individuals of large breeds (St. Bernards, Shepherds, Mastiffs, Dobermans, Great Danes) give birth, as a rule, to a small number of puppies. The duration of pregnancy in these breeds is approximately 2 months, only childbirth is usually more difficult. If there are not many puppies, then they are larger in size and every day they gain more and more weight. The body of all predators is designed so that they carry a small number of offspring, so that it is easier for them to hunt during the gestation period. Puppies in large dogs are usually born weak due to the short gestation period.
Step 6
The owner of a dog of these breeds must provide assistance in childbirth in order to monitor every moment of the process. With human participation, even the weakest puppies have every chance of survival in comparison with natural conditions, when such chances are small. Dogs in an interesting position need to reduce activity, but it cannot be completely ruled out.
Step 7
Pregnancy in individuals of medium-sized breeds (lapdogs, Pomeranian, Terriers, Pekingese) usually lasts 62 days. In order to find out at a short time how many puppies the dog will have, as well as the exact date of birth, an ultrasound scan can be done.
Step 8
For the period of pregnancy in small dogs, the uterus with cubs enlarges and displaces the stomach, therefore, nutrition should be fractional. You also need to provide access to clean water, because dogs drink a lot during pregnancy. In addition, for the time of gestation of puppies, she needs to pick up a complex of vitamins.
Step 9
Since all small breeds of dogs are artificially bred, childbirth in such animals should be strictly supervised by the owner or veterinarian. In dogs of small breeds, pregnancy pathologies can be observed: a narrow pelvis, large fruits. With such violations, surgical intervention is necessary. Premature or post-term pregnancies are common in these breeds. To avoid difficulties in obstetric aid, you should consult your veterinarian.
