well, I have a female dog...her head is smaller than her body...so does this mean that she's pregg???
2007-12-12 21:09:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, but so that you are informed the following is the Canine Heat (Pregnancy) Cycle.
Let’s start with the canine heat cycle. The canine heat or estrous cycle varies in length. Many people know that their dog goes into "heat" but don’t realize that unlike the human menstrual cycle, which is a non-fertile stage, dogs that are in heat are preparing to ovulate. There are four stages of the estrous cycle. The first stage is proestrus, which is characterized by increased follicular activity of the ovary, a stage that is necessary prior to the release of the eggs. Outward signs include vulvar swelling and bleeding. During this time, your dog will be attractive to males but not receptive to them. In general, this stage lasts six to 11 days with an average of nine days. The end of this cycle is noted when your pet becomes receptive to the male and will stand to be bred.
The second phase is the actual fertile phase or estrus. During this time, the discharge becomes more straw-colored to light pink and the vulva, although still swollen, is softer. The female is now receptive to males and will stand for breeding. This stage generally lasts five to nine days. Unfortunately, it can last as long as 20 days and still be normal. Each dog is different and must be monitored closely. The end of this stage is characterized by the female no longer accepting the male.
The last two stages of the estrous cycle are diestrus, a non-receptive time when the corpora lutea, which produce progesterone, are active on the ovary and anestrus. During anestrus there is no ovarian activity. Diestrus and anestrus are lengthy periods: diestrus lasts 56 to 60 days and anestrus is variable, but several months long. Most dogs cycle twice a year.
The next step in the course of the pregnancy is the actual conception…well, I hope you know how that works, so I’ll skip that part. It takes about 62 days from the day that your dog is bred for the puppies to be born.
2007-12-12 21:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by De_Great 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is she heavy? How long have you had her? lightly feel her tummy. I THINK there perganacies only last a couple months? so you'll see! sorry i didnt really help though try calling a vet (hopefully for free) and ask them how you tell
2007-12-13 05:19:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hey Y'all 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no
take her to the vets and have her examined.
This should let you know if she is pregnant or if there is any health problems
2007-12-13 09:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to a Vet
2007-12-13 05:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by op 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
umm... all dogs heads are smaller then there body.
are you on crack?
becuz it kinda seems like it.
and no she isnt prego.
2007-12-13 05:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no but i suggest that you spay her before she does become pregnant.
2007-12-13 05:31:37 · answer #6 · answered by nuthut 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope, unless her tummy is big
2007-12-13 05:17:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-12-13 05:11:41 · answer #8 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋