Exercise
- Keep up regular, gentle walks for the whole pregnancy.
- From about week 6, shorten walks and avoid hard running, jumping on and off furniture, and rough play.
- In the last two weeks, short, slow walks on a lead are enough. Keep her out of water and off slippery floors.
- Stop and rest if she pants heavily, lags behind or seems uncomfortable.
What to ask your vet
- A worming plan for pregnancy and nursing. Some protocols start late in pregnancy, but your vet should choose them.
- Flea and tick control that is safe for pregnancy and for newborns.
- Vaccines before breeding, and which ones to avoid in pregnancy.
- Any current medicine, including supplements. Some are not safe in pregnancy.
- A check-up and weight check at the scan appointments. See the scan date planner.
Call your vet now if…
- Vomiting for more than a day, refusing food, or lethargy.
- Any bloody, green or foul discharge before labor.
- Fever, limping, or any injury or fall.