Expecting puppies? This free dog pregnancy calculator estimates your dog’s due date from the mating date. Dog pregnancy lasts about 63 days. You get a likely delivery window, a progress bar and a timeline of key dates, from the earliest vet ultrasound to setting up the whelping box. It helps you plan ahead and know when to call your vet.
How to use:
- Enter the mating date, or the first mating date if there were several.
- Optionally add the last mating date to widen the window.
- Click Calculate due date.
- Review the due date, delivery window and timeline.
FAQs:
Q: How long is a dog pregnant?
A: About 63 days from ovulation. Counted from mating, puppies usually arrive between day 58 and 68.
Q: When can a vet confirm my dog is pregnant?
A: Ultrasound can usually confirm pregnancy from about day 25 to 35, and an X-ray can count puppies from about day 45.
Q: What are the signs that labour is close?
A: Nesting, restlessness, loss of appetite and a drop in body temperature are common signs.
Q: When should I call the vet?
A: Call if your dog goes past the due window, strains for over an hour without a puppy, has green or foul discharge, or seems very unwell.
