How can i tell if my chihuahua is pregnant with out taking her to the vet yet? please help ?

Question

ok so i have been thinking my chihuahua may be pregnant but im not so sure, last night my sister came over and asked me if she was pregnant lol so now were wondering, she has been acting differently usually she is very very over protective of me and she has started liking people she usually hates. shes been lazyier (spelling?) she is getting fat, she was very small when i got her, i know i am gonna have to teke her to the vet as she is small and if she is preg then im not sure when she got that way either the fourth of july or a couple weeks later when we took her camping, which stupid e left her alone for a lil while.... im not even sure if she has been in heat again the last time i know for sure she was was in...febraury... please help me out here, ive had a cat have kittens before but never a dog pregnant i have nc what to look for thanks!

Answer 1

only an experienced person (like a breeder or vet) Can detect the puppies after 20 days. You Dog may also be showing a false pregnancy. Has she mated recently? To show a pregnancy or a false pregnancy your dog my be collecting toys and putting them where she sleeps. Feel her abdomen for anything abnormal. Feel for lumps, do this every week. If you start feeling lumps take her to the vet. Good luck

Answer 2

There really isn't any thing except the typical getting heavier.

If she is preg she needs to be checked now. chis are often a breed that needs ot have a c-section esp not knowing what she was bred with. My vet charges $750 for a c-section and if it's after hours there is an additional $250 on top of that.

A complicated preg or pups to big for mom to deliver can kill mom, pups or all.

She needs ot see a vet and have an x-ray or sonogram done to be sure, palpating is not very good.

PLEASE GET HER TO THE VETS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Answer 3

Well first has she been exposed to a male dog in the past 60 days?  That is the gestation time for dogs.    

Answer 4

It's essential you go to the vet to increase your chances of a safe pregnancy. Your dog might not be pregnant, just has false pregnancy:http://vetmedicine.about.com/gi/dynamic/...

Either way, you should talk to your vet.

Please get her spayed as soon as possible.

Answer 5

You can try to feel her belly. It's not a for sure way, but if she is pregnant it should feel like a hard ball inside. The best way to do this is by placing one hand on each side. Do this first thing in the morning, before she has eaten anything. If it were just that she was getting a little porky, it would be squishy. The symtoms you describe definitely sound like something hormonal. It is a possibility that she is in heat and just happens to be in heat.  

Answer 6

Looks to see if her nipples are getting larger. Is is just her stomach that is getting bigger or is her neck fatter too? If it is just her stomach then it is a good chance she is pregnant.

Answer 7

Only the vet can tell you for sure.

Answer 8

You are definitely going to have to have the vet test her to be sure. The biggest problem here is if you don't know what size dog got her pregnant. If the male was larger than her, the pregnancy itself may kill her, if she survives the pregnancy, she more than likely will need a c-section which costs a lot! If she is indeed pregnant, it might be much safer for her for an abort/spay to be done.