There are two main reasons why a dog’s belly becomes smaller during labor: First, false pregnancy. The dog is not really pregnant, but only shows symptoms of pregnancy, such as retching, increased abdominal circumference, etc. The dog needs to be taken The dog goes to the pet hospital to take X-rays and ultrasounds to rule out false pregnancy. Second, the dog has given birth. The dog will look for a secret place before giving birth. If the owner does not pay attention, it is not ruled out that the dog gave birth to puppies outside. You can follow the mother dog around to see if you can find it. puppy.
1. False pregnancy
The symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs are similar to those of pregnancy. Symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite, increased abdominal circumference, red and swollen breasts, etc. will usually occur on their own in 1-2 weeks. disappear. The main reason is that when the hormone levels in the body become low, the abdominal waist circumference will become significantly smaller. This is a symptom caused by changes in hormones in the body. You can go to the pet hospital for examination.
2. Already given birth
Dogs will find a hidden place for themselves before giving birth, which can give them a certain sense of security. Therefore, if the owner does not pay attention, the dog will Dogs may also give birth to puppies outside or in a more private area of the home. In this regard, the owner can follow the dog around to see if he can find the puppy.
In addition, some dogs are not used to giving birth for the first time. They may eat the puppies when biting the umbilical cord. You can touch the dog's belly to see if there are still puppies. If you are not sure It is recommended to go to the pet hospital to take a film to check the situation.
Note: In order to avoid this situation, when the owner thinks that the dog is pregnant, he should take the dog to the pet hospital for a B-ultrasound examination in time to check whether the dog is pregnant, the number of gestations and the expected date of delivery.