Those symptoms include: 1  Shortness of breath or inability to exercise. 2  Swelling (edema) of the feet and lower legs. 3  Fatigue and weakness. 4  Rapid, forceful, uncomfortable or obviously irregular heartbeat (palpitation) 5  Abdominal discomfort such as swelling, pain or nausea. 6  Mental confusion.
*It's important that you enter the 1st day your dog was bred. Assumes a 59-63 day gestation period. If you are reading this well in advance of the due date for your dog, we have several product suggestions from Amazon we would recommend for helping the whelping process go smoothly. The nice thing about Amazon is the free shipping for eligible orders over $25 and the great product reviews from Amazon visitors.
The gestation period for canines is significantly shorter than that of humans, lasting just over two months. During that time, the pregnant mother will exhibit symptoms of pregnancy and may require a high-protein diet and an increase in food amount. A veterinarian can help you predict the due date of your dog's puppies.