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| Mango hasn't slowed down much! |
This is about
the time that Mango will embark on her quest for nesting. She will seek out
that perfect spot in the yard where she intends her puppies to be born. But not
to worry, she’ll actually have them in a nice warm and sterile environment
known as the whelping box. Over the next week we will introduce Mango to the
whelping box and make all the final preparations for the arrival of her puppies.
This will require a certain amount of persuasion because no matter how cozy we
think this venue might be for her, Mango believes our bed is much more
comfortable! In the evenings, Mango insists on constant belly rubs and we can
feel the puppies moving around when she lies on her back.
This
mother-to-be is now receiving four smaller meals, as there is less room for
food given the size of the puppies. Mango is becoming a little picky with her
meals so we offer her a “gourmet” selection of nutritious foods that will meet
all the needs of a growing, healthy puppy. Her abdominal area seems to be
expanding daily and is now measuring approximately 32.28 inches (82 cm).
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| National Geographic image of a Golden Retriever puppy fetus. |
Towards
the 50th day of gestation, the fetuses’ skeletons are ossified. At this point, the puppies’ coats of
fur are fully developed and they will rapidly gain in size in preparation for
their birth.
Stay tuned ….
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