I just wanted to know what are some pregnancy symptoms for dogs because my dog might be pregnant. no one please get nasty on me because I am breeding her.
I bred my dog, but it was only after I'd spent several years leaning about breeding so I'd know what I was doing.
I suggest you do the same.
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.
~Taiilor
Why not get nasty on you because you are breeding her.
If you have been on here enough that you know what everyone is going to say to you then you cannot even plead ignorance can you.
You only have to put your question into the "search answers" bit above and I am sure you will come out with hundreds of other byb's asking the same question.
Either get an emergency spay – or be prepared to be responsible for those puppies for the rest of their lives. That's if your b*tch and pups survive the trauma of birth with an inexperienced owner.
normal dont know nothing till 4-5 week and then they get really fat
she might start leaking milk from her nipples to that a bugger when they lie on you as it looks like ya wet ya self
some dog lose all there engry in to resting
eating more to
good luck hope you have lots of healthy puppys
Take her to a vet.
If you're going to be irresponsible and ignorant, the least you could do is provide your poor experiment- sorry, /beloved pet/- with good vet care including prenatal care and scans.
I don't want to be nasty with you but if you don't know what the symptoms are of pregnancy in dogs than you really shouldn't be breeding at all.. PLEASE do more research before breeding again, you can endanger your dog if you don't wait long enough between litters!!
The early sings include:
Nipple growth, the nipples of an unbread female dog are usually pretty tiny much like a male dogs nipples, when a dog is pregnant you will notice breast material developing beneath them so they kind of pop up.
Behavioral changes, they will usually become much more dependent and affectionate OR aggressive and wanting to be alone.. i have seen the sweetest dog become the meanest when she was pregnant and vise versa.
They will become much more lethargic, they wont want to take a ton of walks or play.. they get exhausted easier
Decreased appetite this is pretty much the first sign, its kinda like "doggie morning sickness" make sure that all the food she DOES eat is richer in nutrients, high in fats and proteins!!
as the pregnancy goes on you can notice that she will begin to gain a lot of weight, especially if you feed her food that is more rich as i said earlier.. her appetite should increase dramatically after the first few weeks.
Longer term signs:
Weight gain will become centrally located in the abdomen, depending on the breed her tummy may eventually LITERALLY drag on the ground, this happened to my cousins chihuahua i felt so bad for her!!
Puppy movement- this ones fun! in the last few weeks you may be able to feel pups moving around
Her nipples and breasts will become much much larger and ive seen dogs who lick and lick at their nipples and you can see the first milk at this time
PLEASE BREED SAFELY if you do again!
Make sure to have her checked for Canine Herpesvirus before and after litters, keep her UTD and keep her on rich foods throughout pregnancy