My pet's belly is dropped. Could she be pregnant? What are the signs?

Unfortunately there's no way to tell for sure at home. I would certainly say that Zaria appears to be either obese or pregnant, and given that she has mammary gland enlargement as well as being overweight I'd bet on pregnancy, especially if she's been around an intact male. But the only way to tell for sure is to take her in to see her vet. Very rarely we can palpate (feel) puppies but the best tool is x-ray - an x-ray taken of her abdomen at this point would likely for sure reveal puppies if she's pregnant.

Just like humans, some dogs don't get as big as others when they are pregnant - often, this has to do with how many puppies are present and how large they are. So yes, she could still be pregnant even if her belly doesn't look big. If you want to know for sure, you can take her to the vet for x-rays or an ultrasound to see if any puppies are present.

Hello. A dog should not put on weight just from one meal, but if it was a fatty one, she might show some distention from gas. Since she is an older girl, it might be a good idea to have her looked at by your veterinarian to see if she is indeed pregnant. An x-ray or ultrasound would show the appearance of any fetuses in her uterus & give a heads up if she were to run into any difficulties once she goes into labor. This is the best way to make sure all is OK, & if she is pregnant, that there are no complications that could result in her death. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It sounds like Lola could be pregnant! I would take her into the vet in the next day or two for an exam. The vet can do blood tests, an ultrasound, and possibly x-rays to confirm that she is pregnant and can give you an approximate due date. If she is far along enough, the vet can do x-rays and tell you about how many puppies she is carrying. Having her seen by the vet is best, as it will confirm a pregnancy or not.

You may see swollen, pink nipples, some "morning sickness", increased appetite, weight gain and a distended abdomen. Without a physical exam though, a determination of pregnancy cannot be made definitively. Ideally, she should be examined by a veterinarian. An abdominal x-ray or ultrasound can confirm pregnancy.

There are certain physical signs that a dog is pregnant, such as an enlarged belly, enlarged nipples, increased appetite, lethargy, firm abdomen, and nesting behavior among others. The best way to know if Gypsie is pregnant, however, is to have her seen by a vet. The vet can do a blood test, x-rays, and/or ultrasound to confirm if she is pregnant. Veterinary care during a dog's pregnancy is quite important, so she should see a vet as soon as possible. If she is far along enough in her pregnancy, the vet can use x-rays and/or ultrasound to tell you how many puppies she is carrying.

Unfortunately this is not a reliable way to know if she is going to deliver or not. Usually is best to count the days of pregnancy that should be around 60 days +\- 4 days. Please do not hesitate to contact us through Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach platform should you need to discuss it any further