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Our dog who is 8 months has had enlarged nipples now for a few weeks. She got out three four weeks ago and dissapeared for a few days. We found her and have had her at home ever since but is there a chance she is pregnant? It is unusual for a puppy to have such large nipples.
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My dog had her babies when she was 8 months, and they were healthy and perfectly fine. There might be a chance that she is pregnant because dog's nipples usually aren't enlarged. Call or visit your vet to be sure.
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8 months isn't too early for your dog to get pregnant. This is why most vets say to get your dog spayed at 6 months old, because dogs can go into heat very early. She might look and act like a puppy to you, but she's about to be a mother now.
Getting your dog fixed will not only save you the trouble of finding a home for the many puppies to come, but it will save your dog from many many health problems as she gets older.
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Yes, it is unusual for a female non pregnant dog to have enlarged nipples. A vet can do an x-ray to determine if she is pregnant. An 8 Month old is awful young for a litter of pups, but it happens!
We have a female dog that had false pregnancies--and eventually we found out she had a uterine infection, but this didn't start until she was 4-5 years old.
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If she hasn't been spayed then it is a possibility. However, there is also a chance she may just be 'in heat'.
The best thing you can do is to take her to the vet and get her checked out. They will be able to feel around her stomach and do various tests to work out what it is. If you explain the symptoms over the phone to the vet, they may be able to tell you over the phone.
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