Enter the mating date and we'll work out when to expect the birth and what to do each week: when the pregnancy shows on ultrasound, when to change food and when to prepare a place for the birth.
Average timings based on veterinary guidelines. The vet will assess the exact timing and her condition.
Log the mating in her passport: the due date appears in the calendar, with reminders for the ultrasound and the birth. Later add the puppies or kittens and hand them to their new owners with their vaccinations.
Create a passportOn average 63 days from mating, normally 58 to 68. It's more precise to count from ovulation: from then the birth almost always comes 61–65 days later. Small breeds and large litters sometimes arrive a little earlier.
About 65 days, normally 63 to 67, sometimes up to 70. Kittens born before day 60 are often weak and need a vet's help.
At home the first signs appear no earlier than week three: a cat's nipples turn pink, a dog may become calmer and eat less. An ultrasound confirms it reliably: from days 15–20 in cats, from day 25 in dogs.
Pregnant animals usually aren't vaccinated, so it's better to vaccinate before mating. Deworming and flea treatments only with products approved for pregnancy and after talking to the vet.
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