{"id":2533,"date":"2022-09-13T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T07:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2022-09-17T07:23:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T07:23:32","slug":"pregnant-dogs-belly-drop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/pregnant-dogs-belly-drop\/","title":{"rendered":"Pregnant Dogs Belly Drop: Facts You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:60%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:60%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:60%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:60%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>If you notice that <strong>your dogs belly drop<\/strong>, it may be time to visit your veterinarian. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/dog-breeding\/dog-pregnancy-care-prep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pregnant dogs<\/a> should be taken to the vet by the fourth week. During the last two weeks of pregnancy, it is possible to feel for puppies by gently touching the belly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e6438c402d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662e6438c402d\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/pregnant-dogs-belly-drop\/#How_Do_You_Tell_If_A_Dog_Is_Pregnant_By_Nipples\" title=\"How Do You Tell If A Dog Is Pregnant By Nipples\">How Do You Tell If A Dog Is Pregnant By Nipples<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/pregnant-dogs-belly-drop\/#How_Long_After_A_Dogs_Belly_Drops_Till_Labor\" title=\"How Long After A Dogs Belly Drops Till Labor?\">How Long After A Dogs Belly Drops Till Labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/pregnant-dogs-belly-drop\/#Signs_Of_A_Dog_Getting_Ready_To_Give_Birth\" title=\"Signs Of A Dog Getting Ready To Give Birth\">Signs Of A Dog Getting Ready To Give Birth<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/pregnant-dogs-belly-drop\/#Stages_Of_A_Dog_Going_Into_Labor\" title=\"Stages Of A Dog Going Into Labor?\">Stages Of A Dog Going Into Labor?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Tell_If_A_Dog_Is_Pregnant_By_Nipples\"><\/span>How Do You Tell If A Dog Is Pregnant By Nipples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples.jpg\" alt=\"How Do You Tell If A Dog Is Pregnant By Nipples\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples.jpg.webp\" alt=\"How Do You Tell If A Dog Is Pregnant By Nipples\" class=\"wp-image-2532 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples-300x180.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-Do-You-Tell-If-A-Dog-Is-Pregnant-By-Nipples.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering how to tell if your dog is pregnant, one of the easiest ways is by looking at its nipples. Nipples in dogs can become inflamed and sore as they get pregnant. If you notice these changes, put an old T-shirt over them in between feedings. The swelling may also indicate an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant dogs have swollen and darker nipples. Nipples are usually small and insignificant, but they will increase in size and shape during pregnancy. The nipples will also become more visible and may become darker in color, which indicates increased blood flow. The nipples may also leak milk when it is near labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_After_A_Dogs_Belly_Drops_Till_Labor\"><\/span>How Long After A Dogs Belly Drops Till Labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor.jpg\" alt=\"A Dog&rsquo;s Belly Drops Till Labor\" class=\"wp-image-2530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor.jpg.webp\" alt=\"A Dog&rsquo;s Belly Drops Till Labor\" class=\"wp-image-2530 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor-300x180.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/A-Dogs-Belly-Drops-Till-Labor.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use the rectal temperature of your dog to predict when she is about to go into labor. It is best to take the temperature at the same time each day, at the same spot, as this will help you determine when your pup is getting closer to giving birth. A temperature below 98 degrees F usually indicates that labor is about to begin. You can also look for other signs, such as nesting behavior or increasing intensity of contractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rochesterhillsvet.com\/articles\/labor_and_delivery_in_dogs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">female dog in labor<\/a><\/strong> will start shivering, a sign that her body temperature is rising. She will also feel contractions in her abdomen and will tense up. Her stomach may also begin to feel hard and her breasts may start to swell. If you notice these signs, call your veterinarian immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Of_A_Dog_Getting_Ready_To_Give_Birth\"><\/span>Signs Of A Dog Getting Ready To Give Birth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth.jpg\" alt=\"Signs Of A Dog Getting Ready To Give Birth\" class=\"wp-image-2529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Signs Of A Dog Getting Ready To Give Birth\" class=\"wp-image-2529 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth-300x180.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Signs-Of-A-Dog-Getting-Ready-To-Give-Birth.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your dog is pregnant, you may notice several signs that it&rsquo;s about to give birth. First, <strong>dogs belly drop<\/strong> start a few days before the baby is due. Another sign is if your dog has suddenly lost its appetite. The dog may also be panting, shaking, and pacing the room. Some dogs even vomit. These signs are all <strong>signs of labor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sign that your dog is getting ready to give birth is a decrease in body temperature. A <strong>pregnant dog&rsquo;s body temperature<\/strong> is usually 103-103 degrees Fahrenheit, but it will drop to 98-99 degrees a day or so before labor begins. Often, a pregnant dog will want to be near a human during his labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/breeding-your-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Breeding Your Dog: Know When A Dog Is Ready To Mate<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/training-a-puppy-guide-to-puppy-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Training A Puppy &ndash; A Beginner&rsquo;s Guide To Puppy Training<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/how-fast-do-dogs-heal-healing-power-of-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Fast Do Dogs Heal &ndash; Healing Power of Dogs!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_Of_A_Dog_Going_Into_Labor\"><\/span>Stages Of A Dog Going Into Labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night.jpg\" alt=\"Do Dogs Go Into Labor At Night\" class=\"wp-image-2531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Do Dogs Go Into Labor At Night\" class=\"wp-image-2531 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night-300x180.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Do-Dogs-Go-Into-Labor-At-Night.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first <strong>sign of your dog going into labor<\/strong> is a low body temperature and a lack of interest in food. During the <strong>first stage of labor<\/strong>, your dog will be restless and lose energy. During this time, you should be aware of signs of labor like pacing, urinating, laying down in a quiet area, and vomiting. Some dogs may even start producing milk before giving birth. The next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purinaproclub.com\/dog-articles\/health\/stages-of-dog-labor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stage of dog labor<\/a> begins when the dog&rsquo;s water breaks and contractions can be felt on the abdominal wall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you notice that your dogs belly drop, it may be time to visit your veterinarian. Pregnant dogs should be taken to the vet by the fourth week. During the last two weeks of pregnancy, it is possible to feel for puppies by gently touching the belly.&nbsp; How Do You Tell If A Dog Is &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2528,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2533"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2547,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2533\/revisions\/2547"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2533"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2533"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dogs365.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2533"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}