Here is What is going on!!! Keep in mind Amarillo was bred to Drover on April 1 and 2…
Week Four (Days 22-28)
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
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- Development of eyes and spinal cords
- Faces take shape
- Fetuses grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm
- Organogenesis begins– Embryos are at their most susceptible to defects
- Days 26 – 32 are the best days to palpitate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)
- CHANGES IN AMARILLO
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- Possible clear vaginal discharge
- Mammary development begins
- After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy
- CARE OF AMARILLO
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- Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)
- Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg to food on alternating days
- TO DO LIST
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- Schedule ultrasound or palpitation with vet if desired
Week Five (Days 29-35)
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
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- Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
- Fetuses look like dogs
- Gender can be determined
- Eyes (previously open) now close
- Fetuses grow from 18 mm – 30 mm
- Organogenesis ends — embryos are now fairly resistant to interference with development
- CHANGES IN AMARILLO
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- Swelling becomes noticeable
- Loss of “tuck-up”
- Weight will start to increase
- CARE OF AMARILLO
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- Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble. If you feed one meal a day, add a small extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals.
- Palpitation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
