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Is my female dog pregnant? Swollen vulva, breasts, and aggressive.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 35 lbs

Our girl has newly found symptoms of swollen breasts main 4 near her hind legs her vulva is swollen and she was aggressive towards a small boy the other day when usually they always play. Shes only about 13months and assuming maybe had only 2 heats and if so then within 4month period. Could it be the case she is pregnant or just signs of being on heat So went walkabout on 27/28 August

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Jessica Desrosiers

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on October 22nd, 2017

It is very possible Lucy could be pregnant, especially if she got out while in heat last. A dog's pregnancy is about 60-63 days, so if it was about two months ago that she was in heat and got out, it is likely she is close to giving birth if she is pregnant. It would be best to bring her to your local veterinarian to have her examined and the pregnancy confirmed. If she is not pregnant, your vet can also check for other issues such as hormonal changes, tumors or infections that could be causing the change to her mammary glands and vulva, or can let you know if she's ready to go into heat again.
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