how do you know if she took?

[chichimom]

hi i ave a 11month old female who just came out of heat about 2 weeks ago how soon can i tell if she took and what are the sings,by the way her nipples are bigger and hard and her unit is still kinda swollen please can some on ehelp me



thanx jenny

[Dax]

from
IS SHE PREGNANT: http://www.debbiejensen.com/signs_of_pregnant.html

Signs of Pregnancy
My dogs give me signs, shortly after breeding to let me know that they are pregnant. Yours will too. You just need to know how to recognize the signs.

1. Her vulva will stay slightly swollen after their heat ends.

2. Her teats ( nipples will be more pronounced and hard.

3. You will notice a big change in her temperament. She may get quieter or lazy or more loving

>4. 2 weeks after breeding they may experience morning sickness. It can last a week or so. Give her saltene crackers before she gets out of bed and a few throughout the day

By now I know they are pregnant.

Your vet has to wait until day 28-32 of her pregnancy, to palpate the abdomen.

To do this lay your dog on her side, slide one palm beneath her and your other palm over her other side, just below her ribs. Gently squeeze your palms together and feel for little golf balls, these are puppies. If you become good at this, you will be able to count the puppies.

5. In the 4th week you may notice thickening of her sides, between her ribs and hip bone.

6. She may start to show any time after 5 weeks. Larger breeds may carry the pups up in her rib cage so it might not be so easy to notice.

7. Most dogs show at 6-7 weeks. You may notice a normal discharge somewhere in the last couple of weeks. The discharge is clear and has the consistency of thick vaseline and is oderless.
If you notice a discharge that is green or bloody and fowl smelling seek a vet.

8. In the 8th week you can fell the puppies kick and turn around. I just love this part.

[chichimom]

well look done alot of research but never thought it was guna happen this soon i planed itfor next year she went into heat early and i've only dealt with big dog pregs not 41/2 lb chihuahuas