How can I tell if my shar pei dog is pregnant?

Question

How long does it take before you can tell if she is pregnant? She got hooked with my male shar pei on the 23rd of Aug. What are the signs of the first stage of pregnancy? How long does a shar pei stay pregnant?

Answer 1

Dogs are pregnant approximately 63 days. You usually can't tell anything for awhile, one of the first signs you'll see will be nipple enlargement and her belly getting bigger, but that won't be for 5 or 6 weeks. The vet can do a blood test at about 20 days or x-rays at 35-40 days, but I would just keep an eye on her and see what happens.

Answer 2

Shar Pei Pregnancy

Answer 3

I think my shar pei MAY be about 3 weeks pregnant? Her nipples look the same only 3 times as big, she is not sick but latterly sleeps all day??? Can someone feel the pups now? I thought maybe the nipples just got big because she was in heat a month ago.

Answer 4

Your Shar pei will start to eat a little bit more you will notice that her nipples will start to swell more and more, she will start to gain weight. It takes 63 days for pups to develop so she would be due the beginning of october.

Answer 5

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
Copyright(c) 2000 by VetCentric.com

SPAY OR NEUTER!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

about 63 days, your dog will be pregnant for. her nipples may start swelling after about 35-45 days of pregnancy. You will notice her stomach beginning to get bigger, although there are tests you can have done. See your local vet.

Answer 7

feel her stomach or if she starts puking like morning sickness or her breast will start to grow even if its a lil if they look bigger then normal that's a sign she will start being very tempered with other animals and she will pee alot things like that just had a litter 3 days ago and a moth ago so i know the signs good luck ..... it takes 3 months so your look at about nov 23 and like i said b4 and it only really takes once so she should start showing in like 4 weeks

Answer 8

I really am happy you all have answers, my Shar pie female hooked up with a male this morning!!!! BLACK AND BROWN PUPPIES!!!!!

Answer 9

when the wrinkles start to dissappear

Answer 10

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