Can dogs sense pregnancy?

Can pets sense pregnancy? Yes. Your pets probably don't understand that in nine months a new baby will be joining your family, but dogs and cats do detect differences in your mood, posture, behavior, and body chemistry that clue them in to the enormous changes you're going through. read more

It's common for dogs to go on alert and become overprotective of their expecting owner from the very beginning of her pregnancy. I've worked with dogs that growled, barked, or blocked doors with their bodies to prevent other family members – even the baby's father – from coming into the same room as the mom-to-be. read more

Dogs that were never lap dogs may suddenly have a newfound interest in snuggling. This atypical behavior could be due to physical changes your dog has sensed within you, but it's more likely he's reacting to environmental changes that are occurring at home as a result of your pregnancy. "Dogs are students of our routine," Willis says. read more

Dogs can sense pregnancy in the following ways: Hormone and scent. In addition to the changes that are obvious, such as being more tired, there are other changes your dog can probably sense. read more