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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY IN DOGS

Dogs Pregnancy: If your dog is pregnant, then you must be really excited as you are going to have cute little puppies very soon. As beautiful as it seems, caring for a pregnant dog in the proper way is very essential. <br>

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY IN DOGS

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  1. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PREGNANCY IN DOGS Dogs Pregnancy​: If your dog is pregnant, then you must be really excited as you are going to have cute little puppies very soon. As beautiful as it seems, caring for a pregnant dog in the proper way is very essential. Unlike humans, you need to be extremely cautious with a pregnant dog as she may not understand her situation. It is totally your responsibility to make sure she eats the right food and is in a safe environment with zero chances of accidentally injuring herself in any way. Detecting Pregnancy Is she pregnant? Of course, you will wonder how you are supposed to answer this question. She is not going to walk up to you like a human and declare she is pregnant. Especially if this is your ​first experience with a pregnant dog​, then you must have a million questions and doubts. Pug dog in her gestation period. Image by Top Dog Tips

  2. Signs to look out for To tell if your dog is pregnant, you need to look out for these signs after the mating period. ● Abdomen size It takes almost four weeks, which is half the gestation period for the abdomen size to increase significantly for you to notice. Though this seems like the easiest way, your dog might lose the care required for the first month. So in addition to this, you need to keep looking out for other signs as well. However, you can keep a check on the abdomen size to know she is progressing correctly. ● Nipple changes Around 20-25 days after pregnancy, you can notice that her teats are swollen. Sometimes, there might be a milky discharge as well. ● Vaginal discharge Approximately after a month of gestation, your dog will produce vaginal discharge.

  3. Dog lying on the floor ● Behavioral changes During gestation, the dog undergoes several hormonal changes similar to all mammals. This might cause certain noticeable ​changes in her behavior​. If your dog is usually very active, you might notice that she has become lethargic or lazy most of the time. Activities that previously interested her might not have the same effect anymore. There can be either an increase or loss of appetite. In the case of the latter, it might suggest complications and it is best to get her checked immediately. ● Diagnosis Of course, you can also check in with your vet to confirm the pregnancy. Through ultrasounds or blood tests, the pregnancy can be confirmed.

  4. Gestation Period You will be surprised to know that the gestation period for dogs is quite short. It lasts usually for two months, with an average of 63 days. Though two months seem easy to handle, you need to know that your dog goes through rapid changes within this time span and you need to be ready for each stage. Read more: https://www.monkoodog.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-pregnancy-in-dogs/

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