KAT was bred on June 21, 22, 23, 2020
so according to my math depending on actual conception, Kat could be in the last part of week 7 or the beginning of week 8…I think from the way she looks and acts last part of week 7…
Week Seven (Days 43-49)
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
- Growth and development continues
- CHANGES IN KAT
- Abdomen hair will start shedding
- The KAT is starting to look pregnant at this point
- CARE OF KAT
- Slightly increase both meals
- TO DO LIST
- Stop any rough housing or jumping
- Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of
Week Eight (Days 50-57)
- DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
- Fetal movement can be detected when KAT is at rest
- Puppies can safely be born from now on
- CHANGES IN KAT
- Milk may be squeezed from nipples KAT will be very large.
- MY CARE OF KAT
- Add moderate lunch
- TO DO LIST
- Gather whelping kit (see below)
- Prepare phone list for help/support.
- It should include your vet’s phone number, the emergency clinic’s phone number, the number of any friends who will be offering support during whelping, and anyone else you might need to contact before, during, or after whelping (like your office to let them know you won’t be in!)
- Make sure your car is gassed up and ready for a possible emergency
