Pug Pregnancy

Help My Pug Is Pregnant! 

An unexpected pug pregnancy can give a dog owner a lot of stress.  While having a well planned out dog pregnancy is great it is not always possible.  Here we go over what to expect during a pug pregnancy. 

Signs That Your Pug Is Pregnant

The signs that your pug is pregnancy are hard to tell early on because they are very subtle.  Even a veterinarian could not tell by looking at the dog for the first several weeks.  It is not until the second half of the pug pregnancy that you see signs.

Some signs that our pug is pregnant can include weight gain, increased appetite, enlarging abdomen, sleeping more, nesting behavior, enlarging mammary glands, and wanting to be left alone. 

Visit Your Vet

If you think your put is expecting any of these signs be sure to see your veterinarian.  They can tell you how far along your pug is and about how many pups to expect with an x-ray.

You should have your vet's emergency phone number on hand during delivery in case there are problems. 

Length Of A Pug Pregnancy

A pug pregnancy last for about 61 to 65 days, with an average of 63 days.  Normally pugs come into heat about twice a year.  Although the pug may bred several times, pregnancy is counted started after the first breeding, even though the dog may not get pregnant until after the third breeding. 

Signs Your Pug Will Give Birth Soon

Signs that your pug will give birth soon include, nesting behavior, milk leaking from the nipples, restlessness, and a body temperature drop to less than 100 degrees.  This body temperature drops happens within 24 hours of giving birth and is a very reliable sign.

What To Do While Your Pug Gives Birth

When your pug gives birth you need to be there to monitor for problems.  During birth you will see puppies and placenta coming out.  The placenta may form bubbles of air or water, which is normal.

If your pug has been actively trying to give birth for more than one hour call your veterinarian because something could be wrong.

Pugs are prone to dystocia, which is difficulty giving birth because pug puppies have large heads. 

Preparing For A Pug Pregnancy 

If you have time to prepare for the pregnancy make sure you get things like puppy milk replacer, heat sources, and puppy nursing bottles.

Like I stated early be sure to have our vet's phone number handy at all times as well.