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210 Glen Osmond Road
FULLARTON SA 5063
t : 08-8379 9647
f: 08-8338 3131
181 Cross Road
WESTBOURNE PARK 5042
t : 08-8373 1699
f: 08-8272 0202
Consultations by appointment:
Monday to Friday
8.30 am - 6.30 pm
Saturdays :
8.30 am - 11.30 am
We provide a healthcare program for your pets. Click here to find out more.
Find us on Google Maps. Our clinics are centrally located within the following suburbs: Eastwood, Fullarton, Parkside, Adelaide City, Unley, Malvern, Glenside, Glenunga, Glen Osmond, Millswood, Goodwood, Unley Park.
The normal length of pregnancy in dogs is 63 days, although this can vary by a couple of days either way. The time period is estimated from the last day of mating (if known.)
During pregnancy, owners should ensure:
Adequate exercise - Bitches can exercise/work normally for the first 35 days. Taper off exercise as whelping approaches.
Feeding - Feed the bitch her NORMAL diet for the first six weeks of pregnancy. You may need to feed the pregnant bitch 2-3 times per day in late pregnancy. Be careful to avoid over-fatness or obesity. Pregnant bitches have increased requirements for protein and vitamins as well as energy later in pregnancy. These requirements will continue until the pups are weaned. Often bitches will lose their appetite just before whelping.
Vaccinations - Ensure here vaccinations are up to date. If your bitch has not been vaccinated or is overdue, it is ideal to vaccinate before the mating. The timing is not essential, however good immune status of your bitch will ensure maternal immunity to the pups. Although this immunity is only temporary, it helps protect pups at a time when they are most susceptible to parvo, distemper and other diseases.
Parasite Control - regular worming, especially for roundworms and hookworms is important. Monitor weight increases, as you may need to increase the dose for Heartworm tablets as she gets heavier. Continue regular insecticidal baths for ticks and fleas (read labels to make sure the drugs you use are OK for pregnant animals).
Prepare a Suitable Whelping Area - This should be warm, dry and clean. Shredded newspaper is ideal. Don't put the bitch into the whelping area until just before she's due or she will contaminate the area with worms and fleas. Get the area ready about 5-7 days before she's due.
Bath the bitch for fleas before placing her in the whelping area.
Clipping - Long haired dogs may need to be clipped along the abdomen and around the back-end before whelping.
Drugs - check with your vet if unsure about the effects of administered drugs to your dog.
Puppy Preschool Classes are specifically designed for pups 8-16 weeks of age to help them become social and manageable pets. Contact our friendly nursing staff for further information.
We offer on-site cat boarding. Clients may use either of the clinics for boarding. Contact us for further information.
Owners are welcome to bath their own dogs for a small fee using our hydrobath facilities at both the Fullarton and Cross Road practices.
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