28/10/2025
For those of you interested in following π₯ Flameβs π₯ pregnancy journey, hereβs an update πΎ
Week 5-6 (days 29-42)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
+ Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
+ Fetuses look like dogs
+ Gender can be determined
+ Development of skin pigment
+ Fetuses should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
+ Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
CHANGES IN THE BITCH
+ Swelling becomes noticeable
+ Loss of βtuck-upβ
+ Weight will start to increase
CARE OF THE BITCH
+ Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble.
+ Palpitation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
+ Ni***es darken and enlarge
+ Abdomen continues to enlarge
TO DO LIST
+ Assemble whelping box
(Credit: Jasmine Jade)
Flame, and all our dogs, are kept in peak condition with thanks to the team at Taste Of The Wild Australia