There are some outward symptoms a pregnant dog may exhibit, but they generally do not surface until about four or five weeks. The most obvious symptom of a pregnant dog is weight gain. However, a pregnant dog may not gain any significant weight until a week or two before birth if there are only one or two puppies. Another obvious sign of a pregnant dog is enlarged mammary glands. Most pregnant dogs will display enlarged mammary glands between five and seven weeks.
Other signs a dog may be pregnant are behavioral symptoms. Initially, you may notice a decrease in appetite. Dogs may become restless and interact less with their people and may prefer seclusion. They often make natural attempts at “nesting,” evidence by the shredding of paper or digging at blankets and bedding in the last week or so. A pregnant dog can also become irritable, with minor personality changes in the last two to three weeks.
A pregnant dog requires good nutrition to develop healthy puppies. Veterinarians may recommend protein supplements or other additions to the dog’s diet and owners should be aware that a pregnant dog may have an increased appetite. Fluid intake is also important and thirst may increase, so be sure to provide fresh water at all times.
Some dogs also display signs of false pregnancy after coming off their heat cycle. The physical symptoms, such as enlarged abdomen and mammary glands do not surface, but psychological signs may be present. Some dogs adopt “babies” by carrying around and nesting with stuffed animals. However, do not allow a dog who displays signs of a false pregnancy to try stealing puppies from another litter.
If you are attempting to breed your dog, be aware of the signs she exhibits after breeding. Provide her with the proper care and attention, but remember nature mostly takes its course on its own. Be sure to provide a suitable whelping box for delivery and monitor your dog’s ability to care for her pups. All puppies should see a veterinarian for routine de-worming by 3 weeks of age and should be weaned between 3 and 4 weeks.
If you have a pregnant dog and are unfamiliar with delivery and aftercare, consult your veterinarian for information. If you have a pregnant dog, but had no intentions of breeding her, be responsible in her care and that of the puppies and then have your dog spayed as soon as possible.
Not sure what you mean by "quite far on." But my guess here is to say after the 1 month mark.
Female’s belly will start to round, she may walk funny, wobbling a bit with her hind legs opened a bit wider than usual. Normally, and especially if she is an energetic breed, you will see a change in this, she will sleep more and be less energetic. They will either eat more than usual or eat less, some even throw up (like a human’s morning sickness).
The only way to know for sure, though, is to get an ultrasound or X-ray, and the Vet does this.
The pregnancy usually lasts around 63 days and around day 40 her nipples will darken and engorge and within another 10 days white fluid may come out of the nipples (milk).
Also "X-rays are used as an alternative to ultrasonography, to distinguish among pregnancy, false pregnancy, and pyometra, and to estimate the size of the litter. X-rays should be avoided in early pregnancy, because the radiation could adversely affect the developing embryos before 45 days."
Hope it helped. References : Breeder and trainer of Great Danes and Beagles for 3 years.
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 am
I KNOW – I KNOW – I KNOW ! ! ! ; she has puppies.
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July 22nd, 2010 at 10:18 am
Here are some website links that talk you through a dogs pregnancy and whelping as you haven’t mentions how far along you may wish to re post an update for further info.
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http://findavet.us/blog/2010/01/how-to-help-your-dog-give-birth/
http://www.breedadog.com/pregnancy.asp
http://malteseluv.homestead.com/WhelpingInfo.html#anchor_143
July 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
There are some outward symptoms a pregnant dog may exhibit, but they generally do not surface until about four or five weeks. The most obvious symptom of a pregnant dog is weight gain. However, a pregnant dog may not gain any significant weight until a week or two before birth if there are only one or two puppies. Another obvious sign of a pregnant dog is enlarged mammary glands. Most pregnant dogs will display enlarged mammary glands between five and seven weeks.
Other signs a dog may be pregnant are behavioral symptoms. Initially, you may notice a decrease in appetite. Dogs may become restless and interact less with their people and may prefer seclusion. They often make natural attempts at “nesting,” evidence by the shredding of paper or digging at blankets and bedding in the last week or so. A pregnant dog can also become irritable, with minor personality changes in the last two to three weeks.
A pregnant dog requires good nutrition to develop healthy puppies. Veterinarians may recommend protein supplements or other additions to the dog’s diet and owners should be aware that a pregnant dog may have an increased appetite. Fluid intake is also important and thirst may increase, so be sure to provide fresh water at all times.
Some dogs also display signs of false pregnancy after coming off their heat cycle. The physical symptoms, such as enlarged abdomen and mammary glands do not surface, but psychological signs may be present. Some dogs adopt “babies” by carrying around and nesting with stuffed animals. However, do not allow a dog who displays signs of a false pregnancy to try stealing puppies from another litter.
If you are attempting to breed your dog, be aware of the signs she exhibits after breeding. Provide her with the proper care and attention, but remember nature mostly takes its course on its own. Be sure to provide a suitable whelping box for delivery and monitor your dog’s ability to care for her pups. All puppies should see a veterinarian for routine de-worming by 3 weeks of age and should be weaned between 3 and 4 weeks.
If you have a pregnant dog and are unfamiliar with delivery and aftercare, consult your veterinarian for information. If you have a pregnant dog, but had no intentions of breeding her, be responsible in her care and that of the puppies and then have your dog spayed as soon as possible.
Good Luck!
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July 22nd, 2010 at 11:20 am
Not sure what you mean by "quite far on." But my guess here is to say after the 1 month mark.
Female’s belly will start to round, she may walk funny, wobbling a bit with her hind legs opened a bit wider than usual. Normally, and especially if she is an energetic breed, you will see a change in this, she will sleep more and be less energetic. They will either eat more than usual or eat less, some even throw up (like a human’s morning sickness).
The only way to know for sure, though, is to get an ultrasound or X-ray, and the Vet does this.
The pregnancy usually lasts around 63 days and around day 40 her nipples will darken and engorge and within another 10 days white fluid may come out of the nipples (milk).
Also "X-rays are used as an alternative to ultrasonography, to distinguish among pregnancy, false pregnancy, and pyometra, and to estimate the size of the litter. X-rays should be avoided in early pregnancy, because the radiation could adversely affect the developing embryos before 45 days."
Hope it helped.
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Breeder and trainer of Great Danes and Beagles for 3 years.
http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-pregnancy-symptoms?ecd=ppc_google_symptomsofdogpregnancy_HealthyDogs_HealthyDogs-Pregnancy_search&gclid=CMWn3c7_7aICFdID5QodZQ7YhQ
July 22nd, 2010 at 11:35 am
How about you fix your dog and you won’t ever have to ask such question or have such worry.
When they are so far pregnant, the symptoms are quite obvious. Fat,enlarged nipples/breasts.
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