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My dog's nipples are hard and enlarged after heat. Is she pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 7 months and 29 days old

Hey my girl is 8 months old and just come of heat and she was around a male dog while on heat because I couldn't have her where I was and now he nipples Are out a lot more and have a hardish part around the nipple does that mean she is pregnant??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 13th, 2017

Yes, it certainly is possible that Ruby is pregnant. The only way to know for sure is to have her seen by a vet. I would wait at least three weeks, then take her into a vet. At this point, the vet can do a blood test looking for the hormone relaxin which will be present if she is pregnant.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on February 24th, 2019

    If Brie was around an intact male while in heat, I'd say it's highly likely she got pregnant during her heat. You can take her into a vet this week to get a blood test looking for the hormone relaxin. That is produced when a dog is pregnant. I hope this helps.

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