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Can my dog get pregnant during the first days of her heat cycle?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Can my dog get pregnant the first days of heat/period?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 28th, 2019

The canine heat cycle is complex and certain portions may not be detectable. Here is a great article about the reproductive system: https://www.petcoach.co/article/anatomy-and-function-of-the-reproductive-system-in-dogs/ Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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