can my dog get pregnant when not on heat?
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2. Female dogs can only get pregnant when they're in heat. A dog will begin her heat cycle after about 6 months of age. Some females will show physical signs of readiness – their discharge will lighten in color, and they will “flag,” or lift their tail up and to the side.
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That temperature jump occurs just after ovulation. The limitation with monitoring your temperature is that by the time you are certain that you have ovulated, it is usually too late! You can still try to get pregnant the morning your temperature rises, but chances are slimmer.
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Look for the sudden drop in temperature that occurs 24 hours before birth. The normal temperature of dogs is 100.5-102.5 and the usual drop in temperature before parturition is to below 99 degrees. Whelping Area: A safe, quiet, draft-free and traffic-free area of the house should be chosen for the whelping box.
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No. Dry humping cannot lead to pregnancy. Since sperm cannot swim through clothing, getting pregnant while clothed (and that, of course, means while wearing clothing that prevents penetration—a mini-skirt pulled up around your waist doesn't count!) would be very unlikely.
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Female dogs are "in heat" when they have entered the fertile part of their reproductive cycle. A heat, on average, lasts for 3 weeks and a dog will usually go into heat every 6 to 8 months. Most breeds have their first heat at about 6 months old but it may be earlier or later.
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After about the age of seven, the regularity of estrus, or heat, will diminish, meaning she will not be able to become pregnant quite as often. But female dogs never lose their ability to bear puppies.
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Vets will typically not recommend spaying while your dog is in heat. More blood flows to the affected area during this time, and that can complicate the surgery. Your vet might want to wait two to three months after your dog's heat cycle to spay.
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Dogs get pregnant while bleeding.) Some dogs cycle every six months; more primitive breeds, such as Basenjis or Tibetan Mastiffs, come into heat only once a year. Get more facts on dogs in heat at Dogster.com.
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Seven degrees indicates that there is certainly potential danger, and at four degrees the temperature is potentially life-threatening. Animals shouldn't have prolonged periods outdoors when temperatures are as low as this.
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Just because it's cold doesn't mean that hydration is any less important. In most cases it's best to keep your pets indoors in cold weather. Never leave them unattended outdoors for extended periods and bring puppies, short-haired dogs, and kittens inside when the temperature drops to seven degrees or lower.
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When the rectal temperature drops below 100°F this is a good sign that labor will begin within about 24 hours. During the first stage of labor, your dog will begin to experience uterine contractions. She may also start pacing or digging. Many dogs will pant or shake.
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Dogs can become pregnant on their very first estrous cycle, increasing the chance that an accidental breeding may occur. Dogs are indiscriminate, so a brother may breed with its sister, a father may breed with his daughter, and a son may breed with his mother.
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No. Dry humping cannot lead to pregnancy. Since sperm cannot swim through clothing, getting pregnant while clothed (and that, of course, means while wearing clothing that prevents penetration—a mini-skirt pulled up around your waist doesn't count!)
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Dogs can become pregnant on their very first estrous cycle, increasing the chance that an accidental breeding may occur.
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Dogs get pregnant while bleeding.) Some dogs cycle every six months; more primitive breeds, such as Basenjis or Tibetan Mastiffs, come into heat only once a year.
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Your dog's body will go through some expected physical changes during pregnancy, the obvious being weight gain and a larger abdomen. If your dog has no other reason for such sudden weight gain, then she may be pregnant and should be taken to the vet if you have not done a vet visit already.
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Being prepared will help to make your dog's pregnancy as simple and stress-free as possible for her – and you. Dogs are able to get pregnant when they come into season, which happens about once every eight months. This fertile period is also known as 'being in heat', and lasts for up to three weeks.