My dog might be pregnant. How can a vet confirm it and what's next?

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• Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

  Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

  Published on October 12th, 2017

  You will know for sure when the puppies come out! You can also take Marley to the vet to see if she is pregnant. An ultrasound can be done 25 days after a possible breeding, and x-rays can be done 45 days after breeding. You can't tell for sure based on an enlarging belly and/or mammary glands since a false or pseudo-pregnancy (no puppies) can cause these to occur, as well.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 20th, 2018

  Without seeing Dakota in person, there is no way we can say if she is pregnant or not. I'd wait until 45 days after she mated, then take her into the vet. The vet can do x-rays to confirm the pregnancy, and can tell you how many puppies she is carrying. Best of luck.

  

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• Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 31st, 2019

  Hello. It may still be a little too early to tell if she is pregnant. The earliest we can detect a pregnancy on ultrasound is around 21 days, so you might want to do this soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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