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My dog might be pregnant. How do I confirm it's not a false pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | 3 years and 9 months old

Hello. My toy poodle is due on sept 7. Her belly is not so big, nipples are swollen but not so big. not her usual nipples. its her first time to have babies. so i was wondering if theres a way to know that she is really pregant? It might be false pregnancy, im not sure :(

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2017

Hello and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes! There is a way to know for sure and that is through an abdominal ultrasound at your local veterinarian. They will also be able to tell approximately how many puppies she is expected to have. I hope this has helped and best wishes to you and Kalpy!

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