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Can my dog get pregnant if she wasn't in heat? What are symptoms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Hi sir madam...a month before sandy went out of the house for a hour where I take her for a walk . That time I was out of the house. There are many dogs there but that time she was not on heat. When I went searching her I found her sitting near a boy who told me that he helped sandy from street dogs. Any chance of pregnancy in this case. And what r symptom to judge .

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2017

If Sandy wasn't in heat when she went on her adventure alone, then there would be no chance of pregnancy. Female dogs will only mate when they are in heat, and only ovulate when they are in heat. You can have her checked out by a vet to be sure she isn't pregnant if you are concerned. Symptoms of pregnancy can be subtle in the early stages, and some dogs do not appear pregnant at all. Symptoms can include enlarged and pink nipples, increased appetite, and weight gain, but the only way to know for sure is a visit with the vet. I hope this helps!

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