Posted on January 18th, 2009

Pregnancy is a phase for dogs. It is quite similar to human pregnancy. During this stage, you can expect changes in your dog. It may not touch its food at all or it could be more clingy or affectionate to you. However, it is also possible for your dog to be grumpy, want to be left alone, and extremely lazy.

You’ll know that your dog is pregnant if it had mated during the dog heat season. This is the season where you pet goes through the so-called mensturation period in dogs. If your dog has mated during that time, you can almost be sure that your dog will be pregnant very soon.

Dog pregnancy normally has a 63 day gestation period. After which, the puppies would come out. You’ll know it’s time if your dog nestles on a particular part of the house or yard. Most likely, you’ll find the pups there. Help your dog by providing beddings, newspapers, or blankets for the young ones. Make sure they’re warm as they come out of the dog’s womb.

If your dog is pregnant, its nipples would be bigger and its belly firmer. This should be observed a few weeks into the pregnancy. On the other hand, you’ll know if your pet is going to give birth soon if its temperature is almost 100 deg F and milk is coming out if its nipples.

Having small, cuddly puppies is very exciting. If your dog is pregnant, be sure to take good care of it. And good luck with those puppies too!

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