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My Chichuahua pregnant

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Question
My dog some how got tied with a palmeranen a week before september 21. She started to bleed on the 9/21/12 her vet never really checked her out just said she will need a c section. she still not showing not even a little bump. is it possible she's not pregnant she also havent ate in weeks. her bowl is still quiet full. What should i do?

Answer
If your bitch is pregnant, she should be about five weeks along. Many bitches, particularly those with smaller litters, don't start showing until their sixth week. It is also not uncommon for them to go off their feed around their 3rd or 4th week of pregnancy for a few days.

You could have her X-rayed after 50 days of gestation, or maybe find a vet who could do an ultrasound on her now, and then you might know for sure if she is pregnant. Failing that, just assume she is pregnant, and do what needs to be done to get her to eat as she and the puppies need some good nutrition.