I took my camera out when we walked the dogs this morning, I wanted a photograph of Trio with a trim waistline. I forgot how difficult it was to get Trio to stand still for a photo, but I managed it in the end.
Trio is hopefully 4 weeks in whelp. This is the most important stage of the puppies development. At 21 days the embryos measure 1/2" in diameter, the brain and spine are developing, and the nervous system is formed. At 28 days (today) The puppies should now measure approx. 1". All the organs, the limbs, head, eyes and face are formed. In the next two days the male and female characteristics show and the eye lids close.
I have swopped Trio's meal to a higher protein and added portions of either fish, liver or egg to her meals. I have stopped her wheat germ oil (which she has been on since she came into season and is said to help the reproduction system) and I have continued to give her vitamin C as this is good for the formation of the puppies skeletons. She is a picture of health and joy, she is not like her mother and grandmother, both of whom suffered with morning sickness.
Trio is hopefully 4 weeks in whelp. This is the most important stage of the puppies development. At 21 days the embryos measure 1/2" in diameter, the brain and spine are developing, and the nervous system is formed. At 28 days (today) The puppies should now measure approx. 1". All the organs, the limbs, head, eyes and face are formed. In the next two days the male and female characteristics show and the eye lids close.
I have swopped Trio's meal to a higher protein and added portions of either fish, liver or egg to her meals. I have stopped her wheat germ oil (which she has been on since she came into season and is said to help the reproduction system) and I have continued to give her vitamin C as this is good for the formation of the puppies skeletons. She is a picture of health and joy, she is not like her mother and grandmother, both of whom suffered with morning sickness.