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While some believe that dogs can sense pregnancy, there is no scientific data to confirm this perception. Image: Amina Filkins

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Can dogs tell if you are pregnant?

Having a dog at home is a precious experience, creating a lifelong bond and a best friend. Dogs possess an incredible sense of smell and sharp instincts. When you become pregnant, hormonal changes cause your body scent to change, which dogs can detect. While some believe that dogs can sense pregnancy, there is no scientific […]

By Lisa Greyson
26-07-23 11:04
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dogs pregnancy
While some believe that dogs can sense pregnancy, there is no scientific data to confirm this perception. Image: Amina Filkins

Having a dog at home is a precious experience, creating a lifelong bond and a best friend.

Dogs possess an incredible sense of smell and sharp instincts.

When you become pregnant, hormonal changes cause your body scent to change, which dogs can detect.

While some believe that dogs can sense pregnancy, there is no scientific data to confirm this perception.

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Can dogs sense if you're pregnant?
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It’s important to remember that the bond between a human and their dog revolves around scents.

Dogs fall in love with their owner’s natural scent during their time together.

As the bond grows stronger, your furry friend becomes more familiar with your scent, easily identifying your presence.

Pregnancy brings significant changes to a woman’s body, including hormonal shifts that alter her natural scent.

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DO DOGS CHANGE WHEN YOU GET PREGNANT?

Imagine you’re pregnant, unaware of the changes in your body, but your perceptive best friend senses it even before your belly shows.

Dogs can detect pregnancy as early as the first month because pregnancy hormones start working early on.

Even at week 2, these hormones alter your scent, and your dog can smell it.

However, not all dogs can detect the scent change, and some may wait until your belly starts to grow before showing a significant behavioral shift.

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Confirming your pregnancy will bring changes, and your dog won’t be any different.

They will alter their behavior and seek to be close to you ALWAYS.

Many dog owners experience a clingy best friend after becoming pregnant.

A once occasional cuddler will now constantly stay by your side.

Dogs can notice your behavioral changes, such as feeling nauseated, moving slower, and sleeping more.

In response, they may also change their behavior, becoming more attentive and staying close to you all day.

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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence

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