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TrueReviews · 04-21-2006, 10:41 AM

How do I tell if Lexie is pregnant? I didn't know she was in her heat until one day she got on my bed and spotted on it. SHe was around Romeo all of the time before that. Actually I know they mated because that happened before I noticed the bleeding. After I saw the spots on my bed I checked her out and she was swollen. (Her first heat was light so she kept herself clean and had little swelling. He is 8 months...I was not sure that was old enough to breed. Anyway now...2 weeks later she is swelling on her tummy. I don't know when this heat cycle started but the spotting ended about a week after they got together and the swelling on her tummy and nipples has increased. My vet advises me to treat it like a pregnancy just incase but told me I would not know until later. I thought I would ask you guys on here because many of you have bred yorkies. Any help is appreciated!!!

txshopper73 · 04-21-2006, 10:45 AM

You vet stated truth. It is still too early to determine if she is indeed preggers. Your vet should be able to palpate her in a few weeks.

gloriajean · 04-22-2006, 03:00 PM

your male is 8 months old? WOW that's the earliest I've heard of a male knowing what to do!! I'll be surprised if he did it!! WOW!!! 8 months!! WOW

TrueReviews · 05-21-2006, 11:04 PM

Well the swelling has increased on Lexie's tummy. We are not sure if she is pregnant or not but she is getting a little belly and her nipples and area are swelling too. I am taking her to the vet after i get out of my first day in college tomorrow to know more. I read it can be a false pregnancy and Romeo was only almost 9 months old but he developed faster than many dogs I have seen and so i don't know much except the vet said he wasa capable of breeding already. I guess we shall see...I will keep you all posted on her status. :-)
~Tru

Dan & Corinne · 05-22-2006, 12:06 AM

Does EPT Test work on dogs?

Zoey's Momma · 05-22-2006, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Does EPT Test work on dogs?

char7 · 05-22-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Does EPT Test work on dogs?

No because a dogs hormones are different. There is a test that a vet can do(blood work) but it's right around the time that your dog can be palpated by your vet. I have discussed this with my vet. If you go to bullwrinkle.com it will show you a test that tests for relaxin in a dog to determine pregnancy. 5 test are over $100.00

Lacy's Mom · 05-22-2006, 10:56 AM

Here's a good link that tells the signs of pregnancy and the appropriate tests at the appropriate stages.

http://www.debbiejensen.com/signs_of_pregnant.html

04-21-2006, 10:41 AM	#1
TrueReviews Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 450	Is my Lexie Pregnant??? How do I tell if Lexie is pregnant? I didn't know she was in her heat until one day she got on my bed and spotted on it. SHe was around Romeo all of the time before that. Actually I know they mated because that happened before I noticed the bleeding. After I saw the spots on my bed I checked her out and she was swollen. (Her first heat was light so she kept herself clean and had little swelling. He is 8 months...I was not sure that was old enough to breed. Anyway now...2 weeks later she is swelling on her tummy. I don't know when this heat cycle started but the spotting ended about a week after they got together and the swelling on her tummy and nipples has increased. My vet advises me to treat it like a pregnancy just incase but told me I would not know until later. I thought I would ask you guys on here because many of you have bred yorkies. Any help is appreciated!!! __________________ ~*Lexie~~Romeo~~Juliet~~Indiana~~Gretel~ ~Check out our Yorkiecam~* ~*Yorkiesofsautee.com*~

04-21-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	You vet stated truth. It is still too early to determine if she is indeed preggers. Your vet should be able to palpate her in a few weeks. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

05-21-2006, 11:04 PM	#4
TrueReviews Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 450	Update...kind of...lol Well the swelling has increased on Lexie's tummy. We are not sure if she is pregnant or not but she is getting a little belly and her nipples and area are swelling too. I am taking her to the vet after i get out of my first day in college tomorrow to know more. I read it can be a false pregnancy and Romeo was only almost 9 months old but he developed faster than many dogs I have seen and so i don't know much except the vet said he wasa capable of breeding already. I guess we shall see...I will keep you all posted on her status. :-) ~Tru __________________ ~*Lexie~~Romeo~~Juliet~~Indiana~~Gretel~ ~Check out our Yorkiecam~* ~*Yorkiesofsautee.com*~

05-22-2006, 12:06 AM	#5
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	Does EPT Test work on dogs? __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

04-22-2006, 03:00 PM	#3
gloriajean YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 460	your male is 8 months old? WOW that's the earliest I've heard of a male knowing what to do!! I'll be surprised if he did it!! WOW!!! 8 months!! WOW

05-22-2006, 10:56 AM	#8
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	Here's a good link that tells the signs of pregnancy and the appropriate tests at the appropriate stages. http://www.debbiejensen.com/signs_of_pregnant.html