Changes in the external characteristics of Teddy during pregnancy

2-3 weeks after Teddy is pregnant, the nipples begin to become pinker, more swollen and protruding than usual. On the 20th to 30th day of pregnancy, Teddy's mammary glands protrude, the breasts swell, and the nipples turn pink. The nipples are elastic and can express milk when secretion is approaching. The body shape generally starts to gain weight in the 4th to 5th week, the waist becomes thicker, and the belly gradually becomes more prominent.
On the fourth week after breeding, you can feel an embryo as big as an egg by touching the uterus on Teddy's abdomen with your hand. In the last three weeks of pregnancy, puppies can even be seen squirming on the sides of the abdomen.

Characteristics of Teddy Behavior Changes during Pregnancy

Each dog reacts differently. Some Teddy may experience vomiting, loss of appetite, etc. when they are three or four weeks pregnant. Pregnancy reaction. Most behavioral abnormalities in dogs do not appear until the last three weeks of pregnancy, and there are usually no changes before this time. In the last three weeks of pregnancy, the dog's belly protrudes and it is difficult to move around, so it will sleep more than usual, and likes to sleep in a warm place, usually in an extended position. In the final stages of pregnancy, your dog's uterus becomes larger and larger, taking up a large portion of the abdominal cavity. Therefore, it is impossible to eat a large amount at one time, and the appetite will be affected accordingly. In other words it might be eating less, but more often.

Changes in the characteristics of the external genitalia of Teddy during pregnancy

About a week after mating, the female dog’s vagina begins to shrink and become soft, and a small amount of dark brown liquid can be seen being discharged. When not pregnant, the female dog's vulva gradually returns to normal after 3 weeks; during pregnancy, the female dog's vulva continues to swell and is pink and moist, and the vulva becomes loose and soft 2-3 days before delivery.

Characteristics of Teddy pseudopregnancy

1. Behavioral changes: nesting, restlessness, and licking the genitals;
2. Appearance changes: abdominal cavity enlargement , The mammary glands become enlarged, but the fetus cannot be touched, and they secrete brown milk-like secretions;
3. Vomiting, poor mental appetite.
Tip: Because the characteristics of false pregnancy and real pregnancy are very similar, it is difficult to judge. It is recommended not to touch the fetus blindly to avoid harming the fetus if the strength is not controlled well. You can wait until 25-28 days after breeding to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination.

Precautions for Teddy Pregnancy

1. Teddy’s nutrition is very important, and plays an important role in Teddy’s own health, the normal development of fetal dogs, prevention of miscarriage, and the secretion of mother’s Teddy milk. decisive role. Dogs should be fed foods with higher nutritional value to increase the protein, heat energy, calcium and phosphorus content in the diet.
2. Let Teddy engage in appropriate outdoor activities and get plenty of sun. It is absolutely forbidden to run, jump, run up and down stairs, and fight with other dogs to avoid miscarriage.
3. If deworming is necessary, consult a veterinarian and follow the doctor’s instructions.