what are the signs that my dog is 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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['Excessive thirst. The dog may drink frequently and empty the water bowl more often.', 'Increased urination. The dog may ask to go outside frequently and may start having “accidents” in the house. ... ', 'Weight loss. ... ', 'Increased appetite.']
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If your dog senses a pregnancy, you'll likely notice a change in their behavior. Dogs differ, so their reactions can, too. Some dogs become more protective of their owners during pregnancy and will stay close by your side. As your baby bump grows, this protective drive may even increase.
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['Missed period. Missing a period is often the first sign of possible pregnancy. ... ', "Nausea and vomiting. 'Morning' sickness is a condition that affects more than half of all pregnant women. ... ", 'Breast changes. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Frequent urination. ... ', 'Food cravings. ... ', 'Backache. ... ', 'Breathlessness.']
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The vet may give your dog a blood test to check her hormone levels. Dogs have higher levels of a hormone called relaxin when they're pregnant. If you don't take your dog to the vet until her 4th week of pregnancy, the doctor can feel your dog's belly to confirm puppies are on the way.
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A false pregnancy may occur in a dog, regardless of whether or not she was mated. The majority of intact female dogs will show some signs of false pregnancy after an estrus cycle.
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There's no such thing as an at-home dog pregnancy test, so you'll have to look out for common dog pregnancy signs yourself.
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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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['Nausea. This is often one of the first signs of pregnancy. ... ', 'Constipation. Progesterone, a pregnancy hormone, makes the bowels move less quickly. ... ', 'Frequent urination. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Spotting. ... ', 'Headaches. ... ', 'Backaches. ... ', 'Dizziness.']
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A pregnant dog typically shows signs of nesting within about 48 hours of the onset of labor. These signs may include scratching at her bed and looking for a safe place to have her puppies. You should begin to take your dog's rectal temperature once or twice a day as her due date approaches.
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The fetus begins to take shape by day 22, and by day 28 or 30 a veterinarian should be able to detect fetal heartbeats on an ultrasound. Many dogs do not show any symptoms during the first three weeks of their pregnancy. Some symptoms to watch for during the first month are: Increased appetite.
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Depending on the dog's personality and the physical and emotional changes of the pregnant woman, the dog may display one or more of these behavioral changes: Increased affection for—and protection of—the pregnant woman. Agitation, growling, barking, and being uncooperative. Urinating around the house.
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['Morning Sickness. One unmissable sign that your cat is pregnant is morning sickness. ... ', 'Change in appetite. ... ', 'Changes to the body. ... ', 'Heat Cycles. ... ', 'Behavioral Changes. ... ', 'Nesting. ... ', 'Spotted the signs? ... ', 'Prevent unwanted pregnancies.']
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Dog pregnancy usually lasts between 61 and 65 days, but you may not notice any obvious physical changes in your dog until she is already well into her term. There's no such thing as an at-home dog pregnancy test, so you'll have to look out for common dog pregnancy signs yourself.
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When a woman is pregnant, the hormones in her body are likely to alter her scent in some way. So, can dogs sense pregnancy? Because of their keen sense of smell, it's believed by many that a dog can detect a change in a woman even before she does — but it's mostly conjecture.
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['Increased thirst and urination.', 'Increased hunger.', 'Panting (especially dogs)', 'General loss of energy.', 'Development or worsening of infections (especially bacterial skin infections)', 'Vomiting or nausea (less common)']
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['Dog danger signals. ... ', 'Diarrhoea. ... ', 'Repeated vomiting, gagging, sneezing or coughing. ... ', 'Refusal to eat for over 24 hours. ... ', 'Excessive thirst or urination. ... ', 'Red or swollen gums. ... ', 'Difficulty urinating. ... ', 'Runny eyes or nose.']