How to tell how far along my dog is in pregnancy? What to expect?

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How far along in her pregnancy donyou think Peach is? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It certainly looks like she is in the second half of pregnancy - her mammary glands seem developed and her girth has increased. There are a few ways to determine when she might be due depending on whether or not you know the date she ovulated and/or the date she was bred. A radiograph can help determine how far along she might be in the last couple of weeks of pregnancy and can be helpful for counting puppies so you know about how many to expect. A progesterone level can help predict whether or not labor is imminent, and you can monitor her rectal temperature during the last week of pregnancy and watch for a decrease in one degree to know that labor is about to begin. If you have not seen a veterinarian since Peach was bred you should definitely plan to have her examined and make sure she is in good health - you can also discuss what to watch for during labor and what to do if there are problems.

How to tell how far along my dog is in pregnancy? What to expect?

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