How to tell if a dog is pregnant?
Recently, the topic of pet health continues to be popular on social media. In particular, how to determine whether a dog is pregnant has become the focus of many pet owners. This article will give you a detailed answer to this question from the aspects of behavioral changes, physiological characteristics, professional detection methods, etc., combined with popular discussions on the entire Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Common signs of pregnancy in dogs
According to recent recommendations from pet medical forums and veterinary experts, dogs usually exhibit the following symptoms during early pregnancy:
| time period | Physiological changes | behavioral changes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 weeks | Nipple color turns pink | Slight decrease in appetite |
| 3-4 weeks | The abdomen begins to bulge | Reduced activity level |
| 5-6 weeks | Significant weight gain | Nesting behavior emerges |
2. Comparison of professional testing methods
According to the data released by pet hospitals in the past 10 days, the following are the accuracy rates and applicable stages of the three mainstream detection methods:
| Detection method | Best detection time | Accuracy | Fee reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| blood hormone testing | 3-4 weeks after mating | 90%-95% | 200-400 yuan |
| B-ultrasound examination | 4-5 weeks after mating | More than 98% | 300-600 yuan |
| X-ray examination | late pregnancy | The number of fetuses can be confirmed | 400-800 yuan |
3. Answers to recent hotly discussed questions on the Internet
1."How to distinguish false pregnancy in dogs?"A recent video posted by Douyin pet blogger @梦petDIary pointed out that pseudopregnant dogs will have swollen nipples and changes in appetite similar to pregnancy, but no gestational sac was found on B-ultrasound.
2."Are local methods reliable?"In the Weibo topic #raising pets and avoiding lightning#, many veterinarians reminded that the popular "belly touch judgment" may harm the fetus, and it is recommended to choose professional testing.
3."Timing of nutritional supplementation"Xiaohongshu’s popular notes show that nutritional supplements should only start to be increased in the second trimester of pregnancy (after the 5th week). Premature supplementation may lead to the risk of obesity.
4. Precautions
1. After pregnancy is confirmed, strenuous exercise should be reduced, but moderate walking should be maintained.
2. According to Zhihu’s pet column poll, 85% of users believe that deworming during pregnancy requires consultation with a veterinarian and that self-medication is not allowed.
3. Recent Taobao data shows that searches for pet delivery rooms and calcium supplement products have increased by 30% year-on-year. It is recommended to prepare in advance but not to over-consume.
5. Summary and suggestions
Combining hot content and professional advice from the entire Internet, the most reliable method is to conduct a B-ultrasound examination 2-3 weeks after observing suspected symptoms. A popular popular science video on Douyin emphasizes that early judgment can help scientifically arrange diet and prenatal care and avoid health risks caused by misjudgment.
If you notice signs of pregnancy in your dog, it is recommended to record the daily changes and make an appointment with a professional pet hospital for diagnosis. Recently, pet hospitals in many places have launched "pregnant dog physical examination packages". You can pay attention to local service information.
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