how can you tell if a dog's pregnant?
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['Decreased Activity. If your dog easily becomes exhausted or is spending more time napping, it may indicate that she is pregnant. ... ', 'Changes in Appetite. ... ', 'Unusual Behavior. ... ', 'Enlarged or Discolored Nipples. ... ', 'Weight Gain and Enlarged Abdomen. ... ', 'Nesting Behaviors.']
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Human pregnancy tests do not work for dogs due to their hormonal pregnancy marker being found only in humans. While humans are able to detect pregnancy through at home testing using urine as a pregnancy marker, dogs, on the other hand, can only be tested through more substantial means such as ultrasounds and x-rays.
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['Waist will trim as puppies move into the birth canal.', 'Appetite loss around day 61 or 62.', 'Drop in body temperature 12-to-24 hours before labor.', 'Restless behavior.', 'Pacing, panting, shivering, or digging.']
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It's fairly common for bitches' appetites to drop after 30 days of pregnancy or just prior to your dog giving birth, but she should be bright and well in every other way. Any abnormal vaginal discharge occurs including bleeding, or a foul-smelling discharge, at any point in the pregnancy.
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2. Female dogs can only get pregnant when they're in heat. Some females will show physical signs of readiness – their discharge will lighten in color, and they will “flag,” or lift their tail up and to the side.
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Pregnancy in dogs typically lasts 63 days (about nine weeks). The duration of a dog's pregnancy can fall anywhere from 58 to 68 days. Though estrus (heat cycles) can vary from breed to breed, the normal gestation period falls within the same range for all dogs, regardless of breed.
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Ultrasound from 28 days after mating is an easy way to diagnose dog pregnancy early. It cannot tell you how many puppies are present. X-ray can confirm the number of puppies; however the skeletons do not show up on x-ray until day 45. X-ray is also a useful tool to check all the pups have been born after whelping.
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1. Female dogs bleed when they come into heat. (Though both biological processes involve bleeding, it's inaccurate to compare a woman's monthly cycle, which is an infertile time, to the heat in the female dog, which is quite the opposite. Dogs get pregnant while bleeding.)
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If you think your dog is pregnant, take her to your vet. It's a good idea to take her for a prenatal checkup 2 or 3 weeks after she has mated. Your vet can answer any questions you may have, such as the type of food pregnant dogs should eat and what changes you should expect.
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['A high and waggy tail. This is probably the most well-known sign your dog is a happy pooch.', 'Floppy ears. By this, we mean that their ears are relaxed, not tense or flattened against their head. ... ', "Their body's relaxed. ... ", "They're playful. ... ", 'They lean in to you.']
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Pregnancy in dogs lasts about 63 days. Whelping may occur anywhere from 58-72 days after mating. It is important to know your dog's likely due date. That way you can prepare things for her before she begins giving birth.
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['A high and waggy tail. This is probably the most well-known sign your dog is a happy pooch.', 'Floppy ears. ... ', "Their body's relaxed. ... ", "They're playful. ... ", 'They lean in to you.']
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Larger Nipple Size An early sign of dog pregnancy is a change in the appearance of her nipples. This is a sign that will start a few weeks into the pregnancy and continue throughout her entire pregnancy. Typically they will become larger, more protruding and darker in color.
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["Your Dog Shows His or Her Belly. A dog's belly is the most vulnerable area on his or her body. ... ", 'Your Dog Sleeps Near You. ... ', 'Your Dog Maintains Eye Contact with You. ... ', 'Your Dog Has Confident Body Posture. ... ', 'Your Dog Wants to Spend Time with You.']
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Change in odor—When a woman becomes pregnant, her body chemistry changes. This, in turn, can cause her distinct odor (an odor her dog knows intimately) to change. Remember, the amazing canine sense of smell can detect even the slightest change in odor.
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Gestation Period: How Long Are Dogs Pregnant? The normal gestation period in dogs is approximately 63 days from conception, although this can vary by several days.
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For female dogs, sexual maturity is reached between age of 6 to 12 months. This means they can get pregnant at just 6 months of age. Dog pregnancies normally last for nine weeks (approximately 60 days), although they might give birth sooner or later.