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Tulip, Day 59 (pre-parturition)

Tulip's pregnancy X-ray

The X-ray above shows that Tulip has a full belly. She is very in tune with her mealtimes and eats every 4 hours. Tulip's abdomen measures 37 inches and she currently weighs over 80 lbs. Can you guess how many puppies we are expecting?

The puppies can be safely born anytime now, as the gestation period is 63 days from the time of ovulation, give or take a day. Tulip is due to give birth this Friday or Saturday.

In the evenings, Tulip's puppies are quite active. As part of our nightly routine, we have a calming bedtime snuggle and gently rub Tulip's tummy, which she finds incredibly soothing and never wants it to end. Eventually, she'll jump off the bed and drift off to sleep on the cool tile floor of the ensuite bathroom.

Tulip Day 57 (pre-parturition)

The puppies are now putting all their energy into growing. Newborn puppies are born blind and deaf, but they can smell extremely well and easily find moms milk bar. Newborns sleep about 90% of the time and cannot go to the bathroom on their own, so Tulip will need to stimulate them to help them to help them eliminate.

Stay tuned …..

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Location: Caledon, ON, Canada

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  1. AnonymousOctober 28, 2024 at 10:42 PM

    Tulip is looking fantastic. Looking forward to seeing this well planned litter. 🤩

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  2. AnonymousOctober 29, 2024 at 2:15 PM

    She looks beautiful! Looks like a full load of puppies! 9? I can’t wait!! Give her a tummy rub from me.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM

    In New York Dr Roeder and I predict 6 beautiful pups. So disappointed we cannot adopt one.

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