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Tulip (pre-parturition) - 46 days

 Tulip (pre-parturition) - 46 days


Tulip's appetite remains as voracious as ever. She eagerly devours her twice-daily meals and will soon transition to three meals per day starting this weekend. Tulip has taken to counter surfing, scouring for any treats she can locate. She's well aware that we often leave snacks on the bathroom counter after emptying our pockets - a behaviour that is uncharacteristic for her.

Tulip's abdomen now measures approximately 33 inches. For the past couple of weeks, she has had a slight belly bulge. Despite this, Tulip remains as active as ever, playing with the rest of the pack. She particularly enjoys basking in the sunshine outdoors.

Soon, she will instinctively search our yard for a suitable birthing spot and start digging a den, which is normal canine behavior. However, we have a different plan - a clean, warm whelping box that we will introduce to her next week in our bedroom. This is
where she will give birth, sleep, and nurse her puppies.

As Tulip's approaches her whelping date, we do our best to keep her comfortable. As I mentioned, she loves having her belly rubbed, so we often spend our evenings on the sofa, gently petting her from head to toe while she watches her favorite TV shows beside us.
 
During the pre-natal period, a dog's sense of touch develops before birth. Unborn puppies can detect touch when the mother's abdomen is petted from the outside. This early exposure lays the foundation for puppies to be more tolerant of being handled, compared to puppies born to mothers who were not petted during pregnancy. 

Stress experienced by pregnant dogs can cause the release of hormones that are detected by the developing fetuses, potentially disrupting their future growth and development. Therefore, it is crucial to provide pregnant dogs with a calm, low-stress environment.
 
Stay tuned …..



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  1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM

    Tulip will be a fabulous mom and is being provided with the best care and lots of love which will ensure her pups have the best start to life. The fresh diet Tulip receives will also ensure her pups have the proper nutrients to develop into happy and healthy puppies. This will be a stunning litter. 🥰

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  2. AnonymousOctober 18, 2024 at 10:25 AM

    Oh my she looks beautiful! And content. I have waited to hear how she is doing! Thanks

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  3. AnonymousOctober 19, 2024 at 2:24 PM


    Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Thank-you for providing the post and for taking such fantastic care of Tulip. Tulip must be loving this weather and the tummy rubs at night. What a stunning picture of the mother to be! Glad she is enjoying her treats.
    Looking forward to future updates.

    Kind regards,

    Kristin

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  4. AnonymousOctober 19, 2024 at 2:32 PM

    Tulip looks stunning! Thank-you for the update. Tulip must be enjoying this fabulous sun-bathing weather and extra tummy rubs. Finding additional treats must also be exciting. What exceptional care she is receiving.

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