when a dog is pregnant what do i do?
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If you think your dog is pregnant, take her to your vet. It's a good idea to take her for a prenatal checkup 2 or 3 weeks after she has mated. Your vet can answer any questions you may have, such as the type of food pregnant dogs should eat and what changes you should expect.
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['Vomiting/sickness. In the early days of pregnancy everything may be business as usual, and there may or may not be any physical signs you can detect until your pup is over the halfway mark. ... ', 'Fatigue. ... ', 'Teats enlarging. ... ', 'Weight gain. ... ', 'Increased appetite. ... ', 'Nesting behaviors.']
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['Reduce the excitement level upon entering the home.', 'Take your pet outside immediately after you get home with little or no fanfare.', 'All humans should stay calm. ... ', 'Teach alternative, calm behaviors for your pet to do when they start becoming excited: Sit, Stay, Down.']
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While we can't know for sure the exact moment a dog senses a pregnancy, we do know that not much gets by the canine nose. Although your pup can detect a change in scent, it's unlikely he comprehends the reason for the change.
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No, we do not recommend worming your dog during pregnancy. We strongly recommend speaking with your vet if you wish to worm your pregnant dog, as they can carry out a risk/benefit assessment. Once the mum has given birth, it is important to worm both her and her puppies.
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['Keep your dog exercised. ... ', 'Give him chewy bones or toys to help alleviate the pain of teething. ... ', 'Take her out for potty breaks every two hours or so. ... ', 'Try ice cubes. ... ', 'Discipline him when he barks or bites at you so he knows who is in charge. ... ', 'Make sure the puppy is well-rested.']
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If your guinea pig has been pregnant for more than about two or three weeks then you might be able to very very gently feel the foetuses in your pet. Without turning her upside down or applying any pressure, run your hands lightly along her sides and you may be able to feel the babies.
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It will be difficult to determine if your dog is pregnant early on. Signs typically appear in the second trimester (about three weeks into the pregnancy). Nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) are uncommon but may occur in some dogs around days 21 to 25 due to hormonal changes.
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The hCG in your urine, for one, skyrockets from 5 mIU/L in week 3 of pregnancy to up to 426 mIU/L by week 4 and 7,340 by week 5! So if it seems like your dog is acting unusual during your pregnancy, you could be very right in assuming that he or she really is sensitive to the changes going on in your body.
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Immediately After She Gives Birth Repeat as needed. Do not bathe your dog after she gives birth. But do gently clean her with a warm damp cloth. Wait a few weeks to give her a full-blown bath.
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It is completely possible that your dog can hear an unborn baby's heartbeat in the womb. They may also be able to hear your baby cry in the womb, which can start at about 28 weeks. No matter what they are hearing, it is unavoidable that dogs know that there is something going on in the body of a pregnant woman.
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Puppies are usually born within 20 minutes of each other, but it's quite normal for mum to have a rest during delivery, and may not strain at all for up to two hours between pups. Watch your dog giving birth closely and contact your vet if she rests for longer than two hours.
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Ultrasound. An ultrasound is the best way to find out if a dog is pregnant early on in gestation. Veterinarians recommend ultrasounds between days 25 and 35 of gestation. Ultrasounds not only detect pregnancy, they also determine whether the fetus is alive by registering fetal heartbeats.
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One of the amazing things about dogs is their noses and their ability to detect and remember scents, long after being exposed to the original odor. When a woman is pregnant, the hormones in her body are likely to alter her scent in some way.
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['Pick up after him. ... ', "Make sure he's vaccinated. ... ", 'Dogs in heat should be left home. ... ', "Don't bring food into the park. ... ", 'No little kids. ... ', 'Keep your leash with you. ... ', 'While you can bring your own dog toys like tennis balls or Frisbees®, make sure that no other dogs will be competing for them.']
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It's a good idea to take her for a prenatal checkup 2 or 3 weeks after she has mated. Your vet can answer any questions you may have, such as the type of food pregnant dogs should eat and what changes you should expect. If your pet needs any tests, your vet will let you know.
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['Have a snack.', 'Do some jumping jacks, then sit down.', 'Gently poke or jiggle your baby bump.', 'Shine a flashlight on your tummy.', 'LEARN MORE: Fetal Movement During Pregnancy and How to Do a Kick Count.', 'Lie down.', 'Talk to baby.', 'Do something that makes you nervous (within reason).']