Introduction

Dogs, like humans, can get pregnant. If you notice some changes in your dog’s appetite, sleeping habits, and overall behavior, there’s a good chance that she could be expecting puppies. You’ll want to pay attention to all of these signs so you know when it’s time for her to give birth!

your dog’s nipples are enlarged

You may notice that your dog’s nipples are swollen, red, and painful. This is a sign that the puppies are growing inside of her. If your dog’s nipples are swollen, it is time to take her to the vet. It could be a sign of an infection or other problem that needs medical attention. The vet will check out your dog’s uterus and ovaries for any abnormalities or problems during this exam as well as perform blood work on them both just to be sure everything looks good!

your dog has a larger appetite than usual

If your dog’s appetite is out of control, it could be an indicator she’s pregnant.

Pregnant dogs will eat more than usual because they’re building up their energy stores for the birth. If your dog is nursing puppies and gaining weight, you can expect an increase in appetite as well.

And finally, if your dog has been under a lot of stress lately—say, moving to a new home or adjusting to a new owner—you can also expect her hunger levels to rise even further as she works through her emotions and settles in to her new surroundings.

your dog is more affectionate with you than usual

• Your dog is more affectionate with you than usual.
• If your dog normally stays away from people, but now wants to be near you all the time, it could mean one thing: she’s pregnant! That extra dose of affection may seem strange at first, but think about it this way—she’s pregnant and feeling safe in your home. Plus, all that extra attention makes it really hard for her to focus on anything else other than being close to you.

On the other hand, if your dog has always been very clingy but suddenly starts acting strangely aggressive towards other people or animals around the house (or even just gets more violent when she plays), then this might be a sign of something else going on besides pregnancy—like pain or illness. You should take her to see a vet ASAP so they can figure out what’s going on and make sure everything is okay with both mommy-to-be and babies-to-be!

you can feel puppies moving inside her stomach

After you have a sense of what to expect, you’re ready to learn how to tell if your dog is pregnant.

• First, you’ll want to check your dog’s stomach. If she has a nice little belly, then she may be pregnant!
• Now that we’ve established that yes indeed, your dog is pregnant, let’s talk about the next step: feeling puppies moving inside her stomach. If this sounds exciting and not at all weird (I promise it isn’t), then by all means go ahead and do some hands-on research! You should feel them move around every ten minutes or so in their early stages of development. Sometimes they might even start kicking around just hours after conception occurs—it happens fast! But don’t fret if you can’t feel anything; it doesn’t mean there aren’t any puppies in there yet; just keep checking back every few hours until those little buggers get big enough for us mere mortals like ourselves who aren’t veterinarians yet so don’t know how long dogs carry eggs before releasing them from their wombs into ours where they grow into fully-fledged puppies over time while eating lots of delicious treats provided by our loving owners who love petting/playing fetch/petting again with our newly born babies more than anything else ever could happen throughout eternity itself without end until death takes away everything but love itself…

she’s not sleeping as much as before

One common sign of a dog being pregnant is the increase in activity. You may notice that she’s not sleeping as much as before, and that she has more energy than normal. If you’re ever concerned about your pet’s behavior it is best to talk to your veterinarian.

Make sure to pay attention to the signs that your dog is pregnant.

One of the trickiest parts of pet pregnancy is that there are so many different signs to look for. First, you have to make sure your dog isn’t just acting out of character because she’s getting older or has a new environment. For example, if she’s normally an indoor dog and now she wants to go outside more often, that could be a sign she’s pregnant! However, if she stays indoors all day and wants to spend more time with her owner than usual—that might be another sign that something is going on in her body.

Just remember these three basic things:

• Increase in appetite = good sign! She should eat at least twice as much food than usual.
• Affectionate behavior = good sign! Your dog will want cuddles more than ever before (even if it means giving up her favorite spot on the couch).
• No sleeping = bad sign! If your pup isn’t napping in the afternoon like normal—she may have puppies moving around inside her stomach making her restless.

Conclusion

As you can see, it’s not always easy to tell whether your dog is pregnant. But if you pay close attention to her behavior and notice any of these signs, then it might be time to take a trip to the vet.