Dog pregnancy - Pregnancy info for dogs

How Long is a Dog's Pregnancy - Dog Pregnancy guide

Dog pregnancy is a very serious issue. It's something that a lot of people struggle with figuring out, and if 'diagnosed' incorrectly by an owner, could be harmful to the dog.
Unfortunately, there is no clear visual way to tell if your dog is pregnant, unless you are very experienced...especially early on in the pregnancy. Thus, it's best to take your dog to a vet if there is any question.
A dog's pregnancy or gestation period lasts between 60 to 67 days. Most dogs give birth after 63 days. Sometime longer and if they are about 4 or 5 days after you need to take them to the vet. Or sometimes shorter amount of time. It all really depends on the type of the breed
The hormone relaxin can be measured in your dog's blood to determine if she's pregnant, but this measurement is only accurate after 30 to 35 days of gestation. The fetuses will grow most rapidly during the third trimester; and when you are more likely to see weight gain and the abdomen starting to expand.
During pregnancy, your dog may become unusually irritable to noise and strangers while others want more attention and affection.
Signs of Pregnancy in Dogs

Dog pregnancy - dog pregnancy symptoms

Knowing the signs of pregnancy in dogs can help you prepare to care for your pregnant dog. Unless you are breeding, dogs can be discrete about their mating and you may not realize that you have a pregnant dog on your hands. She will begin to have vaginal discharge approximately one month into the pregnancy and also swelling of the teats. Depending on the species and size of the pregnant dog, the abdomen may be a good sign of pregnancy. The abdomen usually swells 20 to 50 percent, but this may not be noticeable until a few weeks prior to the pregnant dog giving birth.