Does my dog know I'm pregnant? Can dogs really sense human pregnancy?

I don't think anyone knows for sure but many people believe that animals can sense when their owners are pregnant. Our scents change due to the hormones and their ears are really good so I wouldn't be surprised if they can hear the baby's heart beat. Plus, he may just really love your pregnancy pillow! :)

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.

Thanks for your question. There are tests that can be done by your veterinarian to determine if Soska is pregnant after about 3 weeks including ultrasound, x-ray, and blood tests. As she is farther along you will notice enlargement of her nipples and mammary glands. Often a decrease in energy is noticed as early as two weeks into pregnancy, although this isn't always the case. You do not need to limit her activity, she will do this on her own. There is not a simple pregnancy test like we have for people, so you will have to wait a bit to know for sure. I hope this helps.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zoey. Yes, she is likely getting close to going into labor. Due dates can vary a fair amount. Monitor her for other signs such as pacing, panting, restlessness and nesting behavior. If you have any concerns, be sure to have her evaluated by her veterinarian. It is important to have x-rays taken to know how many puppies to expect. I hope this information helps!

If your dog was in heat and was bred with a male then it is possible she is pregnant. If she is having complications or you are unsure, having your vet examine Zoey to confirm the pregnancy and rule out any other health issues is best.

Congratulations on your pregnancy, and I would like to help offer some suggestions to help you with your dogs new behaviour concerns. Dogs and humans share a very close bond, especially when you have had them in your life for as long as 6 years. Though your dogs may not understand the exact details of what is changing with you, they are aware of a change. This is causing Kaygee to feel unsettled. This is not abnormal at all, and I can suggest a few tactics to try; Dog appeasing pheromone (DAP) adaptors in the house DAP collars for the dogs Increased excercise Increased interaction and positive connection with you, including extra cuddles, walks, or even indoor games like hide and seek Thunder coat Positive reinforcement of positive interactions I would suggest trying a few of these tactics over the next few weeks. Please report back with your progress and we can help you further if needed. Best of luck.

Hello, sorry to hear about Bella. Dogs may indeed sense a change in people which can than indirectly affect their behaviors. However, I would recommend having Bella evaluated as she may herself be undergoing a false pregnancy. This could cause behavioral changes in her as well. Other health issues that may cause her to have behavioral changes but are less likely may include cushings disease. Hope this helps and best of luck.