Symptoms of a pregnant dog?

Question

I think my dog is pregnant but not sure she has a big belly for 3 days now can some one plz tell me how I can tell if she really is pregant? By the way shes a year and a half old and shes a pom...

Answer 1

here are a couple ways to tell..

Signs of Pregnancy
My dogs give me signs, shortly after breeding to let me know that they are pregnant. Yours will too. You just need to know how to recognize the signs.
1. Her vulva will stay slightly swollen after their heat ends.
2. Her teats (nipples will be more pronounced and hard.
3. You will notice a big change in her temperament. She may get quieter or lazy or more loving
>4. 2 weeks after breeding they may experience morning sickness. It can last a week or so. Give her saltine crackers before she gets out of bed and a few throughout the day
By now I know they are pregnant.
Your vet has to wait until day 28-32 of her pregnancy, to palpate the abdomen.
To do this lay your dog on her side, slide one palm beneath her and your other palm over her other side, just below her ribs. Gently squeeze your palms together and feel for little golf balls, these are puppies. If you become good at this, you will be able to count the puppies.
5. In the 4th week you may notice thickening of her sides, between her ribs and hip bone.
6. She may start to show any time after 5 weeks. Larger breeds may carry the pups up in her rib cage so it might not be so easy to notice.
7. Most dogs show at 6-7 weeks. You may notice a normal discharge somewhere in the last couple of weeks. The discharge is clear and has the consistency of thick Vaseline and is odorless.
If you notice a discharge that is green or bloody and fowl smelling seek a vet.
8. In the 8th week you can fell the puppies kick and turn around. I just love this part.

9. If you own a stethoscope you can hear heartbeats in the 8th week. It sounds like short quick tic,tic,tic,tic,tic. I have learned to tell a sex of pup this way. Males tic faster. Like in Morris code, males are the dot, females are the dash.
You can count pups too.
>10. It’s safe to get an x-ray in the 8th week, but not just to count pups. Do it only if you suspect she may have a small birth canal which may present a problem.
11. In the 9th week her belly will start to change shape. It appears to lay lower to the ground. This is caused from the pups lining up in the uterine horns. In a human is called when the belly drops.
The 9th week lasts forever, by now you should have started recording her temperature, and have all your whelping supplies on hand. Her bed needs to be ready for the big day.

and there is this i have too


Canine Pregnancy Timeline
Week One (Days 1-7)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Fertilization occurs
• 2 cell embryos are in the oviduct
• The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in development
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible morning sickness
• Possible personality changes
CARE OF THE *****
• Normal feeding
• Check any and all medications with vet prior to administering
• No insecticides (i.e., flea treatments)
• No live vaccines
TO DO LIST
• Put together pedigree on litter
• Write contract
• Contact AKC for litter registration application
• Start taking puppy reservations
Week Two (Days 8-14)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week
• Embryo enters the uterus
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible morning sickness
CARE OF THE *****
• Continue as with Week One
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Three (Days 15-21)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Day 19 -- Implantation of embryos in uterus
CHANGES IN THE *****
• See above
CARE OF THE *****
• See above
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Four (Days 22-28)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Development of eyes and spinal cords
• Faces take shape
• Fetus' grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm
• Organogenesis begins-- Embryos are at their most susceptible to defects
• Days 26 - 32 are the best days to palpate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Possible clear vaginal discharge
• Mammary development begins
CARE OF THE *****
• After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy
• Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)
• Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg to food on alternating days
TO DO LIST
• Schedule ultrasound or palpation with vet if desired
Week Five (Days 29-35)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

• Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws
• Fetus' look like dogs
• Gender can be determined
• Eyes (previously open) now close
• Fetus' grow from 18 mm - 30 mm
• Organogenesis ends -- embryos are fairly resistant to interference with development
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Swelling becomes noticeable
• Loss of "tuck-up"
• Weight will start to increase
CARE OF THE *****
• Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble.
• If you feed one meal a day, add an extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals.
• Add daily multi-vitamin
• Palpation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus
TO DO LIST
• Nothing special this week
Week Six (Days 36-42)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Development of skin pigment
• Fetus' should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long
• Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Nipples darken and enlarge
• Abdomen continues to enlarge
CARE OF THE *****
• Add cottage cheese or hard boiled egg to food daily
• Increase the amount of food in the extra meal
• ***** should start sleeping in whelping box
TO DO LIST
• Assemble whelping box
• By this time you should be fairly sure that the ***** is pregnant.
• Notify the people on your puppy list.
• Let them know when you expect delivery.
Week Seven (Days 43-49)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Growth and development continues
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Abdomen hair will start shedding
• The ***** will start to look pregnant at this point
CARE OF THE *****
• Slightly increase both meals
TO DO LIST
• Stop any roughhousing or jumping
• Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of puppies
Week Eight (Days 50-57)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Fetal movement can be detected when ***** is at rest
• Puppies can safely be born from now on
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Milk may be squeezed from nipples
• The ***** will be very large.
CARE OF THE *****
• Moderate lunch
TO DO LIST
• Gather whelping kit
• Prepare phone list for help/support. It should include your vet's phone number, the emergency clinic's phone number, the number of any friends who will be offering support during whelping and anyone else you might need to contact before, during, or after whelping (like your office to let them know you won't be in!)
• Make sure your car is gassed up and ready for a possible emergency trip to the vet's office.
Week Nine (Days 58-65)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES
• Growth and Development continues
CHANGES IN THE *****
• Nesting behavior may be seen
• ***** may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting uncomfortable)
• Temperature should be around 100.8-100.2=B0
When temperature drops to around 98 - 99.4, puppies should be born within 24 hours
• Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches
CARE OF THE *****
• Start taking temperature three times a day
TO DO LIST
• Notify vet or emergency clinic when temperature drops so that they will be ready for any problems
• Keep detailed records on temperature and behavior of *****
• Double check that whelping supplies are ready

Answer 2

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Answer 3

there are blood tests and scans the vet can do, also she may show nesting behavior, treating toys like puppies. near the end you will be able to see her teats. Do you know if she mated?
also there is a thing called a pseudo pregnancy where she may look and act pregnant.

Answer 4

Well, you can go to the vet and ask them if your pet dog is pregnant. If one day, your pet goes missing, it must be giving birth in a hiding place.

Answer 5

Take her to the vet. Dogs need prenatal care too.

Answer 6

She might be.You can always check her up at the vet's office.They can tell you officially if she is.Well hope you figure out if she is!Good Luck!

Answer 7

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i hope this site help you out good luck but i would also recommend going to the vet