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Dog nipples bigger, tired, eating more. How far along in pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 10 lbs

My dogs nipples have gotten bigger an stomach, appetite, more tired. What stage of pregnancy would she be at?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 27th, 2016

She could be around six weeks pregnant at this point (35-42 days), but it's impossible to know for sure without seeing her in person. I would take Meeko into the vet tomorrow for an exam. The vet can do x-rays and/or an ultrasound to determine how far along she is in her pregnancy.

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