This post may contain affiliate links. We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. The animal rescue took care of whelping and a lot of other logistics. I just took care of the puppies for weeks. However, now that we are breeder keepers for our Golden Retriever, Raven, our litters are planned and we know approximately when she will have her puppies. The first litter was right smack on the nose! So, what do you think the answer is this time? We recently reviewed our whelping checklist and plan on ordering a few extra supplies as well as getting our whelping box and puppy room setup.
Here are some of the signs that your dog might be pregnant :. Not until towards the end of the second trimester have we noticed signs that Raven is pregnant.
I mention this again below. Every breed and dog will be different. By the time she gives birth we also start adding a powdered probiotic to her meals which we noticed has helped her with digestion when taking care of her litter. Check out the AKC website for more information about dog pregnancy and gestation periods. Raven was bred on March 1st, Pregnancy 2 — It was around 3 weeks out that I was fairly confident Raven was pregnant. I noticed 3 signs.
Some pregnancy symptoms may include:. Many dog owners also say their dogs act strangely when they become pregnant. Even something as small as getting clingy could indicate a new litter is on the way.
Like humans, Golden Retrievers can tire easily when they get pregnant. For humans, that exhaustion usually lasts through the first trimester, but many dog owners find the fatigue extends throughout the pregnancy for a Golden Retriever. Most symptoms tend to show during the end of the first month of pregnancy. Most signs will peak during the second month.
You can tell your Golden Retriever is getting close to her due date when she begins looking for a nesting spot. Giving her a box lined with soft towels or quilts is a good option. If you think your dog is pregnant, consult your veterinarian for confirmation. He may, if necessary, give your dog more in-depth exams. Your veterinarian will direct you to the test that is best for your pet, as some of these procedures are not appropriate for all stages of gestation. During gestation, the female must be fed a rich and balanced food to transmit to her young all the nutrients necessary for their good growth.
It is possible to change the feeding of the female from the 5th week by switching to food for young dogs which is very energetic, and which will thus be favorable to the good development of the young. The mid-gestation period is ideal for making vaccination reminders if they have not been done recently.
Indeed, the mother will be able to transmit to her puppies, through the first milk, a large number of antibodies that will allow the puppy to defend against diseases. A golden retriever female can give birth to a litter of 2 to 12 puppies. They should not be separated from their mothers until 8 weeks later.
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