How to Tell If a Daschund Is Pregnant

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Daschunds exhibit particular signs when they are pregnant.

If you notice your daschund putting on weight, you might wonder if she is pregnant. The only way to be absolutely sure is to take your dog to the veterinarian. There are signs, though, that point to a dog being pregnant. Daschunds, like other breeds of dogs, will exhibit certain types of behavior when they are getting ready to have puppies.

Things You'll Need

  • Tape measure
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Instructions

    • 1

      Start measuring how much your dog is eating. A daschund will eat more than normal when pregnant.

    • 2

      Pay attention to your dog's energy levels. Pregnant dogs will move around less and sleep more than usual.

    • 3

      Examine your daschund's nipples. Pregnant dog's will exhibit swollen nipples.

    • 4

      Use a tape measure to measure your dog's stomach each week. Keep a record of your weekly measurements. If you notice a steady growth in your dog's stomach, she may be pregnant.

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  • Photo Credit daschund dog image by Sergey Kolesnikov from Fotolia.com

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