FAQ

No, human pregnancy tests do not work for dogs; only veterinary methods like ultrasound or a relaxin hormone blood test can confirm dog pregnancy.

Dogs may hint at pregnancy through behavioral changes, appetite shifts, nipple development, and mild abdominal enlargement—typically becoming visible by week four or five.

No, you cannot use a human pregnancy test on a dog; they detect a different hormone not present in dogs.

Dogs hint at pregnancy through subtle physical changes like enlarged nipples, behavioral shifts, appetite variations, and later, nesting behaviors and weight gain.

No, human pregnancy tests do not work for dogs because they detect hCG, a hormone not produced by dogs during pregnancy.

A dog is pregnant for about two months, typically around 63 days.

At 1 week pregnant, a dog typically shows no visible signs of pregnancy and behaves normally, with no physical or behavioral changes apparent yet.

Early signs of pregnancy in dogs can appear around 21–28 days after mating, and veterinary confirmation is possible by ultrasound as early as day 21.

At home, you can look for early pregnancy signs like enlarged nipples, slight behavioral changes, appetite shifts, and subtle abdominal swelling around 3–4 weeks after mating.

Signs of dog pregnancy include changes in appetite, behavior, and nipple appearance, as well as abdominal enlargement and nesting behaviors in later stages. Veterinary confirmation is recommended for accurate diagnosis.