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Golden Retriever tired 4 days after mating. Pregnant without a tie?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | 6 years and 11 months old

4 days ago we think our golden retriever mated but there was no tie,she's being very tired 2day four days later could this be a sign of pregnancy

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2017

That's quite early for pregnancy to show any signs, so I would be inclined to think the lethargy could be due to something else other than pregnancy, such as an illness, especially if there was no tie. I would monitor Bella for now, and have her seen by a vet if the lethargy continues. I would also have her spayed. It's never recommended to mate a dog over five-six years of age due to the risks of pregnancy and whelping at an older age.

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