Topaz: Two-thirds there!

 Topaz’s pups are now recognizable as puppies though they still have some development and a lot of growth to go before birth. 

During the last three weeks they have gotten a full nervous system, a skeleton, face, limbs, skin, internal organs, a beating heart, sexual characteristics, eyes, ears and, well, basically almost everything they need to survive, though those systems are not yet mature and they would not likely survive if they were born now – but it won’t take long!

The foetuses are about 45mm long (almost 2”), weigh about 6g (1/4 oz), and are quite resistant to developmental problems. 

Topaz is visibly pregnant and soon we’ll be able to see ripples on her belly as the puppies move, and feel their skulls. It’s an exciting time!