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Is my dog pregnant? She's clingy and her eating habits changed.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 5 months old | 12.5 lbs

i was wondering if my dog is pregnant ? she had a tie with a male on may 18th 2017 she didnt eat for a few days and now she ate the whole serving size for her size. she has also became very clingy

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 18th, 2017

She certainly could be pregnant. At 4 weeks she will not be noticeably larger yet but the clingy behaviour and appetite change are indicators. She could also possibly be in a false pregnancy. If she is pregnant she should start to swell around the belly from now. An ultrasound scan at the vet could confirm her pregnancy.

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