how do i know if my rat is pregnant?
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['Cessation of estrus cycle.', 'Copulatory plug after mating.', 'Behavioral changes.', 'Tracking weight gain.', 'Hair loss around nipples.', 'Nest building.', 'Enlarged lower abdomen.']
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Physical Differences After they reach the age of about 5 weeks, rats are easier to sex than many other small rodents. The males have obvious genitalia; the females do not. Look at the underside of your rat under the base of the tail. If you can see furry testicles, you have a boy.
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Your dog's body will go through some expected physical changes during pregnancy, the obvious being weight gain and a larger abdomen. If your dog has no other reason for such sudden weight gain, then she may be pregnant and should be taken to the vet if you have not done a vet visit already.
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["After approximately 15-18 days of a cat pregnancy, you may notice that your pet's nipples become enlarged and red – this is known as 'pinking-up'.", 'Similar to morning sickness in humans, your pregnant queen may go through a stage of vomiting.']
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So while your dog might not realize you're pregnant, a change in your scent could prompt the pup to show more — or different — attention to you than usual. To be abundantly clear, though, there's no proof to support this. But given a dog's keen sense of smell, it's a plausible explanation.
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Labor/Contractions While in labor female rats may hunch over or squeak. The female may stretch out as her sides constrict. She may also try to clean herself as actual birth time approaches.
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How to tell if your cat is pregnant. After approximately 15-18 days of a cat pregnancy, you may notice that your pet's nipples become enlarged and red – this is known as 'pinking-up'. Similar to morning sickness in humans, your pregnant queen may go through a stage of vomiting.
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['Rat Droppings. Tend to be found concentrated in specific locations as rats produce up to 40 droppings per night. ... ', 'Rub Marks. Rats use established routes along skirting boards and walls due to their poor eyesight. ... ', 'Gnaw Marks. ... ', 'Rat Holes. ... ', 'Rat Nests. ... ', 'Footprints.']
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['Nausea and Digestion Problem. Nausea is one of the most common signs of pregnancy. ... ', 'Tender Breasts and Sore Nipples. ... ', 'Mood Swings and Irritability. ... ', 'Frequent Urination. ... ', 'Food Cravings and Aversions. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Increase in Body Temperature. ... ', 'Lower Back Pain.']
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['She had the opportunity to be in the same space as male hamsters after she reached the age of maturity (hamsters are able to conceive three to four weeks after birth. ... ', 'She has an obvious swollen belly. ... ', 'She has been building a nest and hoarding food more than usual.']
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At this stage of your pregnancy, you may continue to experience physical pregnancy symptoms such as: increasing appetite with or without food cravings or food aversions. nausea and vomiting. fatigue, although you may begin to feel more energetic.
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['Mammary glands will increase in size. During the final week of pregnancy, the mammary glands of your cat will increase in size. ... ', 'Nesting behavior will begin. ... ', 'Temperature will fall. ... ', 'Behavior changes. ... ', 'Decrease in appetite. ... ', 'Licking, pacing, howling, and chirping.']
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["Sudden change in appetite. One of the earliest and most common symptoms you're likely to notice your dog is pregnant is a sudden change in their appetite. ... ", "Lack of energy. When dogs fall pregnant it's common for them to experience a sudden decrease in energy levels. ... ", 'Behaviour. ... ', 'Changes to the nipples.']
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It will be difficult to determine if your dog is pregnant early on. Signs typically appear in the second trimester (about three weeks into the pregnancy). Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) are uncommon but may occur in some dogs around days 21 to 25 due to hormonal changes.
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['Implantation bleeding. If your little soon-to-be-embryo has already made it to their new home, you may see a bit of spotting as the fertilized egg burrows into the lining of your uterus.', 'Nausea. ... ', 'Breast changes. ... ', 'Missed period. ... ', 'Positive home pregnancy test. ... ', 'Positive blood pregnancy test.']
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['Rodent Droppings. Rodent droppings let you know that a mouse was there. ... ', 'Tracks And Tail Trails. ... ', 'Strange Noises. ... ', 'Stale Odors.']
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Pregnancy sign: Heartburn Digestive changes are one of the most common early pregnancy signs, says Nordahl.