The bitch is resting and getting ready for delivery, few drops may be released from nipples when gently pressed.
TUESDAY
17.05.2016
Day 59
It is now time to be ready for delivery. The bitch may give birth any time now. It is advisable to measure rectal temperature every morning and evening and take notes. (See day 63)
WEDNSDAY
18.05.2016
Day 60
The foetuses grow hair on nose, extremities and belly. The size of puppies is now about 16 cm
THURSDAY
19.05.2016
Day 61
The foetuses grow hair on nose, extremities and belly.
FRIDAY
20.05.2016
Day 62
The foetuses grow hair on nose, extremities and belly.
SATURDAY
21.05.2016
Day 63
Shortly before delivery (12-24 hours) the bitch will refuse to eat and her rectal temperature drops from 38-39°C to 36,5-37,5°C. (i.e. by 1-2°C). The amniotic liquid may leak (straw-coloured thick liquid resembling urine). Adrenal hormones in the foetuses cause release of estrogens in placenta and this results in increased levels of uterine tissue hormones. These terminate the activity of corpus luteum (which maintain the gravidity) and relax the cervix.
SUNDAY
22.05.2016
Day 64 Whelping
Expected delivery day (approximate date, the delivery may start between day 59 to 67) Previous hormonal changes lead to uterine contractions and abdominal contractions and the foetuses are released. The course of delivery may differ in bitches. The foetus ready for delivery has hair grown on entire body, closed eyes and ears and the ossification of hocks and ankles is not finished. The size of the puppies is 16-22 cm (in medium to large size dogs)
MONDAY
23.05.2016
Newly born puppy cleaned from afterbirth, cleaned and dry. The birth weight is between 300 to 600g. (in medium to large size dogs)
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