Chihuahua's have a gestation period of nine weeks, just like all other dog species. However, since they are very small dogs, it is recommended that only experienced breeders try to breed them. They have many complications when it comes to delivery, and many die during the whelping.
During the first five weeks, you may not notice many changes in the dog. After this time, her stomach will start to look bigger and you need to increase her feed by 25% at this time, and continue increasing it this much for every one week that passes. This will give her enough nutrition to make sure the pups and her are both healthy.
At nine weeks, you need to take her temperature every day. 48 hours before she gives birth, the temperature will drop by 2 degrees or so. When this happens, it is recommended that if you have a Chihuahua, you take it to your local vet so they can make sure the puppies are delivered safely.
During the first five weeks, you may not notice many changes in the dog. After this time, her stomach will start to look bigger and you need to increase her feed by 25% at this time, and continue increasing it this much for every one week that passes. This will give her enough nutrition to make sure the pups and her are both healthy.
At nine weeks, you need to take her temperature every day. 48 hours before she gives birth, the temperature will drop by 2 degrees or so. When this happens, it is recommended that if you have a Chihuahua, you take it to your local vet so they can make sure the puppies are delivered safely.
