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A lack of appetite is usually one of the earliest signs that your dog might be pregnant. Not all females go through this doggie version of morning sickness, but a small percentage of dogs will eat less during the first few weeks of gestation and will usually make up for it later in the pregnancy.
Another way to determine pregnancy is to draw blood 22-27 days post breeding to measure the relaxin level in the bloodstream. The length of pregnancy in dogs is approximately 63 days. Milk production in the pregnant dog starts 1-7 days before parturition. Milk production can also be present in pseudopregnant dogs. During pregnancy a mucoid to pink tinged vulvar discharge can be present in normal dogs. Monitor for and report any bloody or yellow-green discharge as these can indicate serious disease.