What are the changes after the dog is pregnant?

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Changes in Dogs After Pregnancy:

1. The earliest signs of pregnancy in dogs appear about a week after mating. At this time, the dog has pregnancy reactions such as mild vomiting and loss of appetite, and it will last for about 1-2 weeks.

2. You can pay attention to the changes in the dog's body. After the dog is pregnant, the nipples are pink and red, which is an important sign of pregnancy. From 2-3 weeks after pregnancy, the nipples will start to become more pink and swollen than usual and highlight.

3. When the dog is 4-6 weeks pregnant, the body shape begins to change. At this time, the dog's waist will become obviously thicker, and the belly will gradually protrude, which is more swollen than in the early pregnancy.

4. By the last three weeks of pregnancy, that is, the sixth to ninth weeks, the dog's belly will become round and bulging. The breasts also swell due to the development of the mammary glands. At this point, the dog is ready to breastfeed.

5. In the last three weeks of the dog's pregnancy, you may be able to see the sides of the dog's abdomen wriggling, which is the movement of the puppy in the womb. If you gently stick it with your palm, you may also feel fetal movement.

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