How can I tell if my dog is pregnate?

Question

she was mated middle of july, her stomache pooches a little but not much. her nipples are really big but she is not lactating. her sides pooch out and she has gained some weight. this was her first time mating.

Answer 1

If she was bred,just play it safe and assume she is pregnant.Start feeding her a good quality puppy food now ,all she will eat to make sure she has enough milk.Dog carry roughly 63 days and you can expect labor to start anywhere from the 59th day on.Look forsigns of digging,refusing food,and a drop of normal temp of 101 to as low as about 97 12 hrs or so before babies.Good,luck!

Answer 2

possibly a false pregnancy or it could very well be an actual pregnancy. my poor dog went into heat and didnt get bred. i was trying to figure out how the heck she was lactating and some days she would seem to have a swelled belly. i mean she had milk and all. but it just went away after a week or so. its best to take the dog to the vet anyway just to make sure that if she is pregnant, the pregnancy is going well and she is having no difficulties and that she will have a safe delivery when the time comes.

Answer 3

You can palpatate her belly to fell for any movement on the puppies-but your best bet is to take her to you vet for a checkup. If you bred her on purpose,she needs vet attention anyway as all pregnancies don't always go well for all dogs-just depending on the breed of the dog. You also need to be concerned about false pregnancy too as first time bred she could easily be having one of these,which are extremly hard on the animal-emotionally and physically. If you love your pooch and want all to go well, get an appointment with your local vet.

Answer 4

this is spelled pregnant. And certain, teats do get extra said, and in some weeks or so, her abdomen receives slightly more effective, yet in ordinary words a tiny bit. also, her urge for foodstuff would improve, and she will be in a position to develop into thirstier. She would develop right into slightly shielding once you flow to puppy her abdomen, yet it is uncommon, usually in ordinary words happening in aggressive dogs. wish this helps! ^-^ EDIT: Oh, very nearly forgot. Vets help plenty. yet you possibly already knew that. ^-^ this is actual even with the undeniable fact that.

Answer 5

She is probably pregnant if her nipples are big. She may have a small litter so that is why her sides are not too big. She will probably have pups mid September which is very soon. Hope everything goes well.

Answer 6

It sounds like the dog is pregnant, but sometimes they have false pregnancies and it seems very real. When the dog is pregnant you can palpate, feel her abdomen gently, and feel puppies. If she is pregnant you should be able to feel this within the next week or so.

Answer 7

Lola, try with an evatest (or some pregnancy test sold in pet stores, or veterinary stores). If the self test is positive, then you may star to think about calling the veterinarian.

Answer 8

Is this your first time breeding a dog?
Pregnant??? You should most certainly take your dog to your veterinarian for a check-up and they could most likely let you know if your dog is pregnant! They can also let you know if the pregnancy is going smooth. You really should take her to the vets.

Answer 9

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

1.Not all dogs are built to be bred.

Most pets, although lovable, are not of breeding quality because they have genetic defects and other problems that should not be perpetuated. People who breed dogs for a living are very careful about choosing which dogs they will breed together based on physical characteristics and behavior. Some people decide that it would be fun to breed and just start looking for a dog that has the proper equipment and is willing. This can be a huge mistake.

2. There are already too many dogs in the world.

Breeding your pet is a serious endeavor and should not be taken lightly. There are far too many pets that end up in shelters without good homes. If your breed of dog has large litters, what will you do if you are unable to sell the puppies? Do you really want to contribute to the massive problem of pet overpopulation?

3. Dogs that aren’t neutered face serious health risks.

Consider your dog’s own health. Male dogs that are neutered are less likely to be hit by cars, because unaltered males have a very strong urge to roam and find a fertile female. Male dogs will go over or under fences, through doors and windows, and will pull leashes out of unsuspecting hands in quest of a mate.

Additionally, neutering greatly reduces the incidence of prostatic disease and eliminates testicular cancer in males, and cuts down on breast cancer in females. The possibility of uterine infections is also eliminated by spaying.

4. Female dogs used for breeding may have unwelcome visitors.

If you spay your dog, you will not have to chase persistent male dogs out of your yard. Also, you won’t have to worry about cleaning up messy heat cycles.

5. Be prepared to work like a dog when your pet goes into labor.

Many people do not realize just how much work and expense is involved with letting dogs have puppies. Getting the mother through pregnancy is the easy part, but labor is truly laborious for dog and owner alike. Dogs usually decide to have their puppies at the most inconvenient times, like 2:00 in the morning when veterinary hospitals are closed.

If your pet develops a problem during delivery, it means at least the expense of an emergency call. If the complications are life threatening, you must be prepared, especially if you have a breed of dog that has a broad head like a pug, to pay for an emergency C-section. It is very distressing to have to leave home in the middle of the night, worry about your pet, get a large veterinary bill and then try to explain to your boss why you cannot possibly come to work the next day.

6. It can be devastating when the puppies die.

There is always the prospect of the loss of some or all of the puppies. A neonatal mortality rate of 10 to 30 percent is considered normal. And, it’s easy to lose a puppy if you don’t have the experience or knowledge to care for newborns. Because puppies are not able to regulate their own body temperature initially, you may need to supplement their environment with heat.

7. Not all dogs make the best mothers.

If your female doesn’t have enough milk to feed all its puppies, or decides that feeding her offspring is not her cup of tea, it will be your responsibility to provide them with nutrition every three to four hours, round the clock. And how many mouths are there to feed?

Another aspect of puppy care that you can look forward to if your dog wants nothing to do with her brood is the manual stimulation of urination and defecation. Until puppies are three weeks old they will only void if directly stimulated. If mom isn’t doing this, you will need to take a moistened cotton ball and gently rub the urogenital area until the babes begin to urinate and pass stool. Failure to do this can result in some pretty unhappy puppies.

8. Good luck seeing a profit!

Your last responsibility before they go to a new home is to have them dewormed, vaccinated, and examined by a veterinarian. You will want to make sure that you have budgeted a sufficient amount for this purpose. Needless to say, if you decide to breed mixed breed puppies, you have no opportunity to recoup this expense.

Puppies are a lot of fun and it can be very exciting when they are born, but more often than not, owners find themselves in over their heads when they decide to endeavor into breeding.

Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com
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SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

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