Often, chihuahua lovers choose as a pet females of this breed. It is believed that these miniature girls are more affectionate, obedient and calm than males. At the same time, everyone a Chihuahua owner who does not dare to sterilize, is faced with the need to knit your pet. And here the most begins exciting: whether the pregnancy will come, how long it will last, how will the birth take place and whether the puppies will be healthy.
When a chihuahua is ready to become a mother
Theoretically, a baby chihuahua is fertile from 6-9 months when the first estrus appears. But so early It’s too early for the dog to mate with males. Veterinarians believe that the minimum weight of a chihuahua should exceed at least 1.5 kg (or better all 2 kg), and the age should be at least 1.5 years. Given the very modest dimensions of these dogs, childbirth in too young are fraught with tragedy for both the pets themselves and their cubs. By the way, the maximum age to which a chihuahua capable of producing babies without problems, it is believed 10 year milestone. Late birth is usually fatal to animals.
How to understand that a chihuahua is pregnant
There are no such tests that were invented for women for dogs. exists. More precisely, a blood test for dogs happens, but they do it only after 20 days after mating. Ultrasound and X-ray can also confirm “interesting” position, if the period of pregnancy in a Chihuahua is not less 25 days after contact with the male. To determine pregnancy chihuahua, the owner will need to watch his home pet house. Only changes will not be noticeable immediately after binding, but at least 10-14 days after it. So, the first signs беременности у этих хрупких собачек такие:
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- Behavioral changes. A playful dog can become calm, and phlegmatic can turn into a fussy;
- Frequent drowsiness;
- Decreased appetite due to toxicosis. Vomiting is also possible;
- Swelling of the nipples and mammary glands.
The behavior of a pregnant chihuahua changes further. Already at 4-5 weeks Pregnancy canine activity is noticeably declining. Animal protects itself and its kids, spends most of the time on your couch. During walks, the dog behaves calmly, after short promenade seeks home (pregnant chihuahua does not needs long walks, but keeping her locked up doesn’t worth). In addition, such signs are observed in pets pregnancy:
- Tummy growth (the doctor is capable of probing to determine whether puppies and how many of them). Naturally, the pet’s weight is growing;
- Even greater swelling of the nipples;
- Increased appetite (toxicosis after 4 weeks is usually not occurs).
After 7-8 weeks, the owner, watching his pet on demolitions, будет замечать такие изменения:
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- The appearance of mucous discharge from the loop (they may not be too plentiful);
- Isolation of colostrum;
- Preparing a place for childbirth (Chihuahua can carry to place of your relaxation soft toys, protect the future “cradle” from strangers barking loudly).
The day before the birth the dog behaves uneasily, often licks herself, her vulva is noticeably enlarged. Chihuahua’s temperature drops up to 36.5-36 degrees, the breathing of the pet becomes difficult, often intermittent. If colostrum has not appeared earlier, then immediately before birth, it usually appears always. Puppies from the center of the abdomen are pulled closer to the birth canal.
If the chihuahua’s pregnancy is false
Unfortunately, false chihuahua pregnancy can also occur be. This is such a difficult mental disorder when a dog behaves as if she has babies in her stomach: it becomes sedentary, refuses to eat, suffers from gastric disorders. Chihuahuas have false nipples during false pregnancy (colostrum may appear), there are discharge, the tummy grows. There are several reasons for this condition:
- Mating with a sterile chihuahua boy;
- Problems in the work of the reproductive organs, impaired hormonal background;
- Mental disorder;
- Mating a healthy male with a bitch, whose operation is sterilization was carried out poorly (the ovary was left or part of it).
Alas, to determine that a false pregnancy is possible only in the office a doctor. It’s impossible to find out the absence of puppies by eye. The specialist will prescribe the necessary homeopathic medicines, or maybe hormonal plan, anti-lactation and sedative drugs. By the way, false pregnancy can occur again and again, because if the owner’s plans do not include mating, it is better to sterilization, removing both the uterus and ovaries.
Duration of pregnancy in chihuahua
When will the exciting moment come to light tiny puppies will appear (the weight of newborn Chihuahuas is sometimes not reaches 100 g)? How long does a chihuahua pregnancy last? Replenishment is worth waiting for 57-66 days after mating. Say more precisely difficult, because one or two puppies are usually born longer – more than 62-64 days. And if the kids are three or four, then go pregnant chihuahua sometimes less than 60 days. By the way, usually in dogs This small breed is born from 2 to 4 babies. It happens sometimes only one puppy. A multiple pregnancy for a chihuahua is a rarity.
How to behave with a pregnant darling
Examining a Chihuahua’s pregnancy by day, it’s easier for the owner determine how to behave:
- 1-15 day. It is advisable to protect the pet from excessive loads. That is, it is better to refuse long walks. In the heat and It’s best not to take the dog out of the cold.
- 16-25 day. The dog should be protected from anything that can cause stress (noisy parties, the acquisition of new pets, travel, etc.). Any drug can be given only after agreement with the veterinarian. At this time, the animal is not It’s worth too bored with games and walks. Appetite decline in this the period is normal, you can not force the dog to eat through force. At this time, bring the animal to the clinic for inspection, so that the doctor determines if the Chihuahua kids are developing normally.
- 26-35 day. Dog appetite increases because puppies increase in size, requiring more food. But overfeed the pet can not be, otherwise problems during childbirth can not be avoided. Smarter feed a little chihuahua three times a day, sharing the usual daily amount of food by 3.
- 36-50 day. The dog is fed up to 5 times a day, a little increasing the usual volume of each serving. It is advisable to translate Chihuahuas from regular feed to one that is designed for pregnant and lactating dogs of small breeds. If a chihuahua eats cooked food the owner should increase the amount of meat consumed and dairy products. In between meals, you can treat the expectant mother with a salad of grated vegetables, flavored with a spoon olive oil (biscuits or a bone treat from bovine skin). It is worth consulting with a veterinarian about the introduction vitamin supplements.
- After 50 days. The dog’s resting place should be expanded, because soon there will be kids. It is important that in the room where he lives future woman in labor, it was moderately warm, without drafts. Dog can show no interest even in your favorite food, and it’s not worth it feed by force (3-4 times a day will be enough). All questions, which are about childbirth, must be resolved with a specialist, which will take into account the peculiarities of the fragile structure of a chihuahua. Important agree with the doctor about how to behave abnormally situations (prolonged childbirth, weak labor, bleeding, etc.).
