Pregnancy & Whelping
Dog Pregnancy Week by Week: The Complete Timeline
What happens in each of the nine weeks of dog pregnancy: when to confirm, when to increase food, when to X-ray, and when to set up the whelping box.
Aaron McKeehan
Founder
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Pregnancy & Whelping
The Dog Whelping Box: Sizing, Setup, and DIY Plans
What a whelping box is, how to size one for your breed, why pig rails matter, and how to build your own — plus when to set it up so she actually uses it.
Aaron McKeehan
Founder
Pregnancy & Whelping
Signs of Labor in Dogs: The Three Stages of Whelping
The temperature drop, nesting, and the three stages of canine labor — what normal whelping looks like hour by hour, and the warning signs that mean call the vet now.
Aaron McKeehan
Founder
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