Dog Pregnancy can be a very exciting time, and it can also be quite stressful, especially for those who are new to dog breeding. It’s difficult to always know what to expect, and you may have lots of questions, such as how to tell if your dog is pregnant, do i have to take her to the vets for a scan, how to look after her and how long until she whelps. Dogs usually begin to show subtle signs of pregnancy from around four-five weeks onwards. Although it varies as some dogs may show signs later than others.
Lets read on to learn about the leading signs.
1. Nausea and vomiting:
This is one of the first sign you may observe after mating your dog. Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) are uncommon in dogs, but hormonal changes may cause nausea and vomiting in some dogs between days 21 and 25.
2. Mucus discharge:
Slight mucus discharge in her vulva around 4weeks after mating. Although it varies as most dogs might have this discharge much earlier after mating.
3. Lost/increase of appetite:
Some dogs may lose their appetite in the first weeks, similar to what women experience when they get morning sickness. Other dogs might have an increase in appetite and start gobbling their food more than usual.
4. Nipple Growth:
Nipple growth is an early sign, as well. Usually, two to three weeks after conception the nipples will appear slightly larger, pinkish or slightly darker in color.
You may take a picture after the mating and comparing it later on to see if there are actually changes taking place.
5. More affectionate or irritable:
Your dog’s behavior could change subtly or drastically if she’s pregnant.
Some dogs become more affectionate and clingier, while others may be irritable and want some space. How a dog emotionally reacts to her pregnancy all depends on her personality.
6. Weight gain:
Pregnant dogs tend to gain weight around their stomach and waist during the 2nd or 3rd week of pregnancy. This is completely normal—your dog is making more room for her puppies.
These are some common signs of pregnancy in dogs if you are not really satisfy with the signs you see you can take your dog to the vet for Hormone test, Ultrasound, or X-ray.
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