Is she preggo?

[mustangrooster]

Well, my little bubba had her first heat a couple of weeks ago. I really really don’t want to get into the details about how she come about to the possibility of being pregnant. Long story short, somehow she got out one night with my full male dog.

I asked this on BYC, and aside from the ‘debate’ that went on because I have a full male dog and full female dog, and some people telling me I needed to get her spayed and I was irresponsible for not getting her spayed (Basically in the middle of nowhere, besides, I do have my reasons for not spaying her) everybody said she was pregnant. Never had a pregnant dog, still not totally convinced that she is pregnant. Thought I’d ask you guys, you know, considering y’all have pregnant goats and whatnot on a regular basis, so thought you'd have more experience in this area than me.......

Soooooo……….this is her, just took the pictures this arvo, and I noticed a more “round” stomach up close and such, but it’s not all that noticeable from far away. So please don’t think I’m stupid, she’s confusing me.

She turns one on the 31st of May










Andd.......here's the culprit (our full 4-year-old male dog)

 

[luvmypets]

I would say yes but I have never bred my dogs before. Accidents happen, you just need to keep an eye on her now. Here is a good thread discussing the spay/nueter topic, its very informative and definitly worth a read https://www.backyardherds.com/threads/spay-neuter.34939/

I will also tag @Southern by choice as she is very knowledgeable in this topic.

 

[OneFineAcre]

If she was in standing heat and got out, then most likely she is bred.
I can't tell much from the pics after only a couple of weeks.
When my GP was pregnant, never really saw much development until the last couple of weeks before she had her pups.

 

[samssimonsays]

I would say yes.. Our collie did the same thing wasn't sure, wasn't sure, then one day she had a belly. Then another day she started getting some milk in and it just kept gaining.

 

[Southern by choice]

Too soon to know if it has been just two weeks.

At 5 weeks you should have her checked.
At six weeks her teats may show development, and milk may start coming in BUT this still doesn't mean she is pregnant.... yes, usually it does but dogs can have false pregnancies.

 

[Latestarter]

Sorry you're having to deal with this unplanned event. Stuff happens, and you have to deal with it. Hope it all works out for you in the end. Mark the event date on your calendar and then move forward 58-68 days (63-65 is "normal"). Good luck.

 

[Southern by choice]

Sorry you're having to deal with this unplanned event. Stuff happens, and you have to deal with it. Hope it all works out for you in the end. Mark the event date on your calendar and then move forward 58-68 days (63-65 is "normal"). Good luck.

You really want from 60-63 ... anything over that means there is an issue.... dogs generally going before day 59 is also not good.
I have always looked at day 60 as the marker if day 63 comes round and no pups I would be going to the vet

 

[Bunnylady]

Too soon to know if it has been just two weeks.

It's been a lot more than 2 weeks.

This is what mustangrooster posted two and a half weeks ago on BYC:
"Yes, i was unsure as to if it was a week, or 2 weeks or what, but i know for sure that she hasn't been off her heat for longer than 4 weeks. "

along with this picture:

Mustangrooster, I'm beginning to think maybe you are in denial, if you are still trying to be "confused." A vet will be able to tell you whether this pregnancy is for real or a false one, but this dog is definitely doing something hormonal that isn't normal for a non-pregnant dog that has just been through her first heat. One of the people who weighed in on your BYC thread is an experienced dog breeder, another is a recently qualified veterinarian. I believe they both told you to get her checked by a vet.

 

[Southern by choice]

Oh I thought it had been just two weeks... I cannot see the pic well ... sure hope it is a false pregnancy!
If not you'll deal with it BUT make sure you do it right! Place pups, screen people, vaccinate, deworm, and feed a very good diet.
Pups should not leave before 8 weeks even if your laws of the state say they can go earlier!

 

[mustangrooster]

Yep, its been a lot more than 2 weeks. Thanks for all the input everyone, and yeah, accidents do happen. It wasn't in my control that she got out, I don't have super powers. And I can't do everything, I could have spayed her, but I've already been there.

It's been a lot more than 2 weeks.

This is what mustangrooster posted two and a half weeks ago on BYC:
"Yes, i was unsure as to if it was a week, or 2 weeks or what, but i know for sure that she hasn't been off her heat for longer than 4 weeks. "

along with this picture:

Mustangrooster, I'm beginning to think maybe you are in denial, if you are still trying to be "confused." A vet will be able to tell you whether this pregnancy is for real or a false one, but this dog is definitely doing something hormonal that isn't normal for a non-pregnant dog that has just been through her first heat. One of the people who weighed in on your BYC thread is an experienced dog breeder, another is a recently qualified veterinarian. I believe they both told you to get her checked by a vet.

Why would I be in denial and why would I try to be confused? If i knew for sure she was pregnant i wouldn't pretend to be confused She has mammary development and a bulge, yes, but all pregnant dogs I've been around look different to what I'm seeing. Sometimes she has the bulge and it's clear to see, other days it's not! I'm not trying to be confused, I am confused.

And to be honest, yes it was an accident and she may be young, but with limited access to dogs around here, I don't actually hate it to the point where, well, you know......

The vet is a long trip, we don't have that sort of time on our hands at the moment. I would love to take her, but I can't find the time right now.

I would say yes but I have never bred my dogs before. Accidents happen, you just need to keep an eye on her now. Here is a good thread discussing the spay/nueter topic, its very informative and definitly worth a read https://www.backyardherds.com/threads/spay-neuter.34939/

I will also tag @Southern by choice as she is very knowledgeable in this topic.

Thanks, I have been keeping a close eye on her, I'm thinking I might have to switch her to homemade dog food right now, as I don't trust what's in the store brought stuff.

If she was in standing heat and got out, then most likely she is bred.
I can't tell much from the pics after only a couple of weeks.
When my GP was pregnant, never really saw much development until the last couple of weeks before she had her pups.

Fair enough.

Oh ok thats good to know.

I would say yes.. Our collie did the same thing wasn't sure, wasn't sure, then one day she had a belly. Then another day she started getting some milk in and it just kept gaining.

Righty'o, guess I should be expecting puppies then.....Collies? I love Collies. Ah, it's so nice to know I'm not alone on the 'not sure' part, I don't feel as stupid now.

Too soon to know if it has been just two weeks.

At 5 weeks you should have her checked.
At six weeks her teats may show development, and milk may start coming in BUT this still doesn't mean she is pregnant.... yes, usually it does but dogs can have false pregnancies.

Her birthday is on the 31st of May--- I'm thinking I should probably get her checked this month either before the 31st of May or after----just have to find a time. By then, they would be able to confirm a pregnancy, yes? Ok, well her teats are very developed from how it was when she was younger, so when you say developed, do you mean swollen?

Sorry you're having to deal with this unplanned event. Stuff happens, and you have to deal with it. Hope it all works out for you in the end. Mark the event date on your calendar and then move forward 58-68 days (63-65 is "normal"). Good luck.

Thank you Latestarter

Oh I thought it had been just two weeks... I cannot see the pic well ... sure hope it is a false pregnancy!
If not you'll deal with it BUT make sure you do it right! Place pups, screen people, vaccinate, deworm, and feed a very good diet.
Pups should not leave before 8 weeks even if your laws of the state say they can go earlier!

I will do it right, you can count on that. I will make sure to do all that, too.

Oh, no! They wont go any earlier if she has pups. Poor thing actually came from a HORRIBLE backyard breeder as a 4 week old pup. I was up 24/7 hours a day with her for weeks on end. Heck, i even scrambled on the floor with her to teach her to play and numerous other things because she didn't have her mother or siblings around. Had to be dewormed, vaccinated for a lot of things etc etc and at 10 weeks she had a surgery for her bladder stones that she was born with. Shes been a lot of work, but it was all worth it.

If i can handle one 4 week old puppy (she had just turned 4 weeks when i got her) that i was up with her 24/7 hours a day with, and was basically the mummy dog, im 99% postive i can handle puppys with their mum.



If you could take a guess, how far along do you guys think she is in the pregnancy?