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Calculate your dog’s due date and track pregnancy milestones
Essential Information for Dog Owners
Signs of Pregnancy
- Weight gain and swollen stomach
- Increased appetite (or decreased in first few weeks)
- Gets tired more easily
- More affectionate or slight irritability
- Possible vomiting in early weeks
- Enlarged nipples around week 4-5
Litter Size Expectations
Large breeds: Typically 8-12 puppies
Medium breeds: Typically 5-6 puppies
Small breeds: Typically 1-4 puppies
First-time mothers usually have smaller litters (5-6 puppies average).
Nutritional Requirements
- Weeks 1-5: Normal diet, high-quality dog food
- Weeks 6-7: Increase food by 20-25%
- Weeks 8-9: Increase food by up to 50%
- During nursing: Feed twice the normal amount
Labor Preparation Checklist
- Sterile gloves and towels
- Sterilized scissors (for umbilical cords)
- Puppy formula bottle (backup)
- Heating pad or heat lamp
- Clean, quiet whelping area
- Your veterinarian’s emergency number
After Birth Care
- Puppies open eyes after 8-10 days
- Can’t see shapes clearly until day 18
- Help puppies find nipples if needed
- Monitor weight gain daily
- Keep puppies away from chocolate and toxic foods
General Disclaimer (Puppy Care Blog)
Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed veterinarian or other qualified animal health professional with any questions you may have regarding your puppyâs health, diet, growth, or medical condition.
Never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Raw Feeding & Puppy Food Calculator Disclaimer
Raw Feeding & Nutrition Disclaimer
The puppy raw food calculator and related nutrition content provided on this website are intended for general guidance only. Nutritional needs vary by puppy based on breed, age, size, activity level, health status, and individual metabolism. The calculator does not account for all possible nutritional requirements, deficiencies, allergies, or medical conditions.
Raw feeding carries potential risks, including but not limited to nutritional imbalance, bacterial contamination, choking hazards, and foodborne illness, as noted by U.S. veterinary authorities. Improperly balanced dietsâespecially for growing puppiesâcan lead to serious developmental and health problems.
Before starting or modifying a raw diet for your puppy, you should consult with:
- A licensed veterinarian, and/or
- A board-certified veterinary nutritionist
Use of the puppy raw food calculator is at your own risk.
Medical & Liability Disclaimer
This website does not provide veterinary medical advice. The owners, authors, and contributors of this site assume no responsibility or liability for any injury, illness, loss, or damage resulting from the use or misuse of the information, recipes, calculators, or recommendations provided.
By using this website, you acknowledge that:
- You are solely responsible for your puppyâs health and dietary decisions
- You understand that nutritional needs can change rapidly during puppy growth
- You agree that this website is not liable for outcomes related to feeding practices