My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

i went on holiday in june got my friend to look after her and i think she tied while i was away so i think she may be further than 5 weeks she keeps going in the pantry under the stairs she is very clinging at the moment every were i go she follows.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Ah bless her. Yeah its perfectly normal for her to lose her belly hair, she don't want her babies getting a mouthful of hair at dinner time! Its just nature taking its course. She's looking under the stairs to check that its safe and if it is she'll make her 'den' there. Encourage her to go there by putting an old, clean blanket there and make sure theres no big gaps in the floor or walls ( you dont want to lose any babies! ) and that its not draughty or cold. Once you've made it lovely and comfy she'll probably have them on the sofa ha ha, females are so unpredictable! You can't choose for her sadly, she'll pick her place herself and you sound the sort of owner that will let her do whatever she likes, good on ya! She's clingy with you because she's a bit frightened bless her. She's having babies and wants her mum, you! If you let her sleep on your bed ( i do mine ) she might have them there so be prepared. My dog did that to me years ago and i woke up thinking i had rats on my bed ha ha. She obviously wants you there so let her pick her spot and keep your eye on her. Stock up on old towels and blankets and plenty of newspapers plus weetabix for the babies when their weaning. Get Mum some weaning powder ( from the pet shop, sprinkle on mums food only ). Good luck to you and your dog, its a truly wonderful experience, lucky you x

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

yes, it is so the babies can nurse better

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

yes my dog did and by the way congrats

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

she will pull it out in preparation for the puppies.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Yes, she will lose hair around her nipples to allow the pups to nurse.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

my dad breed labradors and yes it is normal for them to lose hair on there belly. hope i helped.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Yup..

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Sounds like she is close to labor to me. she is trying to find a nesting place. Make her somewhere quiet and cozy to have her pups in. They like a box or something enclosed (den like)with a blanket or such. If it has a lip of someking in the front is good to kepp the pups from crawling out and getting lost from the momma. Sounds like she wants you near her, so this is probably her first litter and shes a little scared.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

my dog has been pregnet many times and has never lost hair while pregnet maybe sheded alittle try asking a vet it doesnt seen very normal she is probly fallowing u because she wants u to make her a bed/nesting area were she can have her babies my dog did that to

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

It has been a long time since I bred my shelties but from memory I think the hair around their bellies did thin. Probably to make it easier for the pups to find nipples. Her belly is also bigger so it may just look like less coat.

Have you taken the dog to the vet? They may be able to give you a more accurate due date.

Set up a whelping box soon so that she gets used to it before the pups are born. It is really important to make sure she is getting lots of high quality protein. Lots of raw meaty bones and offal - try to stay away from artificial food with grains as a major protein source. Dogs don't absorb this type of protein properly. Feed her several times a day as she will have less stomach capacity and always have fresh water available.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

tk it 2 da vets they will tell u wot is up x

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

yes it is normal for your dog to do this as her body is preparing it self for the puppies to be able to find her teats easily when they arrive depending on what date in June your dog mated she could very well be more than five weeks if it was early june she may only have 1=2 weeks to go take her to your vet. all the best on the new arrivals. JET.

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Hi yes it is normal, here are some more things you can look for in the next coming weeks :) kind of a what to expect while your expecting :) btw she might be as close as into her 7th week..

Canine Pregnancy Timeline

Week One (Days 1-7)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Fertilization occurs

閳?2 cell embryos are in the oviduct

閳?The embryo is fairly resistant to external interference in development

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Possible morning sickness

閳?Possible personality changes

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Normal feeding

閳?Check any and all medications with vet prior to administering

閳?No insecticides (i.e., flea treatments)

閳?No live vaccines

TO DO LIST

閳?Put together pedigree on litter

閳?Write contract

閳?Contact AKC for litter registration application

閳?Start taking puppy reservations

Week Two (Days 8-14)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Embryo will be 4 cell at start of week and 64 cell by end of week

閳?Embryo enters the uterus

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Possible morning sickness

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Continue as with Week One

TO DO LIST

閳?Nothing special this week

Week Three (Days 15-21)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Day 19 -- Implantation of embryos in uterus

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?See above

CARE OF THE *****

閳?See above

TO DO LIST

閳?Nothing special this week

Week Four (Days 22-28)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Development of eyes and spinal cords

閳?Faces take shape

閳?Fetus' grow from 5-10 mm to 14-15 mm

閳?Organogenesis begins-- Embryos are at their most susceptible to defects

閳?Days 26 - 32 are the best days to palpate (i.e.. feel for the puppies)

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Possible clear vaginal discharge

閳?Mammary development begins

CARE OF THE *****

閳?After Day 26, palpitation may be possible to diagnose pregnancy

閳?Limit strenuous activity (such as working, jumping, long runs)

閳?Add 1/4 cup cottage cheese or a hard boiled egg to food on alternating days

TO DO LIST

閳?Schedule ultrasound or palpation with vet if desired

Week Five (Days 29-35)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Development of toes, whisker buds, and claws

閳?Fetus' look like dogs

閳?Gender can be determined

閳?Eyes (previously open) now close

閳?Fetus' grow from 18 mm - 30 mm

閳?Organogenesis ends -- embryos are fairly resistant to interference with development

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Swelling becomes noticeable

閳?Loss of "tuck-up"

閳?Weight will start to increase

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Slightly increase amount of food and switch to puppy kibble.

閳?If you feed one meal a day, add an extra meal. If you feed twice a day, slightly increase one of the meals.

閳?Add daily multi-vitamin

閳?Palpation no longer possible due to fluids in uterus

TO DO LIST

閳?Nothing special this week

Week Six (Days 36-42)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Development of skin pigment

閳?Fetus' should weigh around 6 grams and be 45 mm long

閳?Fetal heartbeats can be heard with stethoscope

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Nipples darken and enlarge

閳?Abdomen continues to enlarge

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Add cottage cheese or hard boiled egg to food daily

閳?Increase the amount of food in the extra meal

閳?***** should start sleeping in whelping box

TO DO LIST

閳?Assemble whelping box

閳?By this time you should be fairly sure that the ***** is pregnant.

閳?Notify the people on your puppy list.

閳?Let them know when you expect delivery.

Week Seven (Days 43-49)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Growth and development continues

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Abdomen hair will start shedding

閳?The ***** will start to look pregnant at this point

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Slightly increase both meals

TO DO LIST

閳?Stop any roughhousing or jumping

閳?Radiographs (X-rays) possible to determine number and size of puppies

Week Eight (Days 50-57)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Fetal movement can be detected when ***** is at rest

閳?Puppies can safely be born from now on

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Milk may be squeezed from nipples

閳?The ***** will be very large.

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Moderate lunch

TO DO LIST

閳?Gather whelping kit

閳?Prepare phone list for help/support. It should include your vet's phone number, the emergency clinic's phone number, the number of any friends who will be offering support during whelping and anyone else you might need to contact before, during, or after whelping (like your office to let them know you won't be in!)

閳?Make sure your car is gassed up and ready for a possible emergency trip to the vet's office.

Week Nine (Days 58-65)

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUPPIES

閳?Growth and Development continues

CHANGES IN THE *****

閳?Nesting behavior may be seen

閳?***** may become distressed (panting, pacing, acting uncomfortable)

閳?Temperature should be around 100.8-100.2=B0

When temperature drops to around 98 - 99.4, puppies should be born within 24 hours

閳?Appetite may disappear as whelping approaches

CARE OF THE *****

閳?Start taking temperature three times a day

TO DO LIST

閳?Notify vet or emergency clinic when temperature drops so that they will be ready for any problems

閳?Keep detailed records on temperature and behavior of *****

閳?Double check that whelping supplies are ready

My dog is 5 weeks into her pregnancy is it normal for her to start to loose hair on her belly?

Yes it is normal for a female to lose hair on her belly. Here is a website I found really helpful when my dog was pregnant.

http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/wh...

I hope this website will be of some help to you and your expecting dog. Let me know how things turn out. Good Luck!