So, what we hope is going on inside Halo right now - on Day 28. Halo would be at the end of week 3 and beginning of week 4.
Canine Embryonic development take 9
weeks, 63 days.
It is broken down into two stages:
Embryonic development and fetal development
Stage One:
Embryonic development lays out basic body structure. Cells divide to create
functional organs, tissue and bone. This stage takes 30 days.
Stage Two:
Fetal Development is where the organs, tissue and bones continue to
grow, mature, and develop into your little puppy.
Month One
During the first month, the embryos travel to the uterine horns, usually around day 7, and the embryos are embedded in the uterine lining around day 16. The fetus begins to take shape by day 22, and by day 28 or 30 a veterinarian should be able to detect fetal heartbeats on an ultrasound.Many dogs do not show any symptoms during the first three weeks of their pregnancy. Some symptoms to watch for during the first month are:
- Increased appetite
- Slightly enlarged nipples
- More affectionate behavior
- Clear vaginal discharge (around week four)
- Decreased physical activity
- “Morning sickness”
Is Halo showing any of these signs. Yes, she is affectionate (she always is); Yes, some of her parts seem swollen; Yes, she likes to eat (but she's a lab).
