One of my dogs had 3 treatments of AI on Aug 6, 8, 10. I do know the first signs of pregnancy. She would be just now 4 weeks pregnant if she is. After her first and second heat, her nipples inlarged alot, I know typically after their first heat they do this... This is her 3rd heat and they are enlarging again, but they are more saggy this time. She has been unbelieveably lazy and showing the early signs. Will false pregnancy give all of these signs as well? And does anyone know the basic costs of an ultrasound?
2007-09-05 08:15:50 · 4 answers · asked by woohookiwis 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
False pregnancy symptoms are normal in dogs that have an estrus and do not get bred, due to the way in which they cycle. It is not usually necessary to treat for symptoms of false pregnancy but they can be so close to those of a real pregnancy that the two can be very confusing.
It is usually possible to feel distinct lumps in the uterus representing individual embryos from about the 28th day of pregnancy to about the 35th day of pregnancy. Before and after that it can be hard to identify a pregnant uterus easily. After 45 days or so when the skeletons begin to calcify it is often possible to feel the distinct hardness of a puppy skull when palpating the abdomen or to identify the puppies on an X-ray, if you wish to take her to the vet's office prior to the home visit, or if your vet has a portable X-ray machine. By now, if your dog is NOT pregnant, your vet will probably be able to tell you that, since she should be pretty far into the pregnancy and at least uterine enlargement should be palpable.
Aging the puppies exactly is probably possible but I do not know how to do it. I think you may be stuck with making your best guesstimate of breeding date and allowing a little leeway on either side. ***this info was found at the following site***
(http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dpregnancy.html#False%20pregnancy%20or%20the%20real%20thing)
also try http://www.debbiejensen.com she has a very good site on canine reproduction.
2007-09-05 08:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by denverpassion30 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call around and ask the vets what an ultrasound would cost. It varies. She sounds pregnant, though. Have you felt her belly for movement? The puppies will move around inside and you can feel them. Just don't push too hard on her. Good luck.
2007-09-05 08:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is call your vet and ask him/her these questions.
2007-09-05 08:20:25 · answer #3 · answered by puplovetft 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask the vet
2007-09-05 08:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by Natasha P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋