Pregnant Dogs: Is My Dog Pregnant?
Posted by Contributor on Nov 29, 2008 in Dogs • 1 commentWarning: touch() [function.touch]: Unable to create file /home/latentse/public_html/mypetkingdom.info/carp/autocache/ccf25d52a0b98f123e382a85c46e75e8 because No such file or directory in /home/latentse/public_html/mypetkingdom.info/carp/carpinc.php on line 853
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Pregnant Dogs
Unsure if your pet is pregnant? Of course the easiest thing to do is to take your dog to the Veterinarian. The veterinarian have a few options available to them to determine if your pet is pregnant. Ultrasound is the most reliable since the doctor can actually see if there are any puppies. Depending on how far along the vet may be able to feel, the dog’s uterus to determine pregnancy. This is not something pet owners should try because you do not want to damage any puppies. The other thing the vet might try is a blood test. Or your doctor might decide to do an x-ray on the animal. One big advantage about talking the dog to the vet is that he may be able to give you a better idea about when the puppies will be born.
How to Tell if Your Dog is Pregnant – Some indicators.
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There are signs that a pet owner can watch that are good early detection signs that your dog is pregnant. Many dogs lose their appetite during the first few weeks. They may sleep a lot more during this time. Another good indication is swollen nipples. A dog that is not pregnant will normally have small flat nipples. A pregnant dog’s nipples will start to swell. You might also see that there is a color change.
Some dogs will even display behaviour changes. They may want to be left alone. This is normal. Try not to be concerned. Or your dog might become overly affectionate. They might want to be with you all the time.
Once you have determined that your dog is pregnant a trip to the vet is recommended. They can offer advice about diet and address any pre-natal treatments that your dog may require.
Now all you can do is wait. If you are wondering how long are dogs pregnant – the normal length of pregnancy is between 54 and 72 days depending on the breed. Congratulations, you are having puppies.
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My dog has been pregant 2 times and gave birth to 5 healthy pups in both litters, but i am unsure if she is pregnant because her stomach is very bloated and she eats little. She has stoped barking recently (she barks all day) but today i just noticed that her stomach was bloated i am alittle concerned but i need to know if she is pregnant and want i can do to make it easier for her. Thank you for your help and support. Please get back to me or email me