It’s typically not easy or obvious to tell when your dog might be pregnant or whelping (a dog-specific term for birthing). She won’t be “late” and you can’t just buy a home pregnancy kit from the neighborhood drugstore for her. Not to mention, it would be a very difficult task to get her to pee on a stick. The best way to find out if you’ll have newborn puppies in your home soon is to take a drive down to your veterinarian’s office. A basic blood test and X-ray is all that she’ll require. But if your female dog is not spayed and you suppose that she may be pregnant, there are some signs and symptoms that you can look for on your own.

Allergies are becoming more and more common with people and dogs, particularly food and scent allergies. What are some symptoms your dog could be allergic to something?

Afraid because your dog isn’t gobbling down his favorite chow like he usually does? I know if my dog ever quit eating, it would be a sure sign something could be not quite right. As of now she tap dances on her hind legs with excitement as we take her cup of chow from its container to her dish. Then she inhales it like its about to run away then immediately starts asking for more.