Do Dogs Feel The Owner's Pregnancy, Including In The Early Stages?

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Tailed obstetricians: can dogs feel the owner's pregnancy?

A dog's highly developed senses are akin to psychic abilities. Four-legged pets notice the change in the mood of their owners, the changes taking place with them. And so it is quite realistic to assume that dogs are able to sense a woman's pregnancy. It remains only to find out if this is really so.

Can the dog feel the owner's pregnancy, including in the early stages?

From a scientific point of view, there is no evidence that dogs can sense their owner's pregnancy. The animal, of course, does not understand that soon this state will end with the appearance of a baby. But it is very likely that the dog can sense the changes taking place in the body of a pregnant woman.

The dog can sense changes in the body of a pregnant woman

This is due to the following reasons:

• Perfectly developed sense of smell in pets. They are sensitive to the pheromones released by people. Especially, according to pet owners, dogs like to sniff them in the armpits and genitals. The aromas captured by animals are stored in their memory. And during pregnancy, the hormonal background of women changes, so they emit a smell that differs from that that was familiar to the pet until now. And thanks to this new scent, the pet is able to understand the onset of pregnancy from the hostess at an early stage.

  

  The dog can sense the pregnancy of the owner at an early stage by the new smell coming from the woman

• Dogs are observant by nature and notice all the preparations and chores taking place in the apartment. Pets see that households buy a crib for a baby, a changing table, move furniture. Dogs notice any little things that characterize changes in the behavior of their owners, preparing for the appearance of a new member in the family.

  

  Dogs notice changes that are taking place, such as a baby cot in the apartment

• Animals are able to sense the changes taking place in the human body. They have special powers of observation and notice the external signs that are found in a pregnant woman. Gradually begins to round and a little later her belly grows. With a long period of pregnancy, a woman's activity decreases, her movements become gradual. She stops going to work. A woman seeks to do the bulk of household chores in a sitting position.

Although dogs are able to be the first to determine the onset of pregnancy in the mistress, their reaction to it is different. One pet seeks to protect its owner in this position. He can growl at any person touching her stomach or just walking up to her. Another pet simply moves away from its owner, such a reaction often depends on the woman herself. Perhaps, with the onset of pregnancy, she began to drive the animal away from herself, and the dog was offended and felt unnecessary.

Often the pet takes care of the owner, licks her belly

As for the signs and superstitions about dogs and pregnant women, there are almost none. There is, for example, a sign that if a woman brought a dog from the street into the house, then she will soon become pregnant. It is hardly worth believing, but sometimes it really happens. It is believed that pregnant women should not pet dogs. Indeed, street animals should not be touched, since they can be carriers of diseases, but domestic dogs in this case will not bring harm if you follow basic hygiene (wash your hands) after talking with them.

I have never seen how dogs react to a woman's pregnancy. But I had a dog, and knowing what an intelligent animal it is, I agree that a woman cannot but feel such a state.

Reviews of pregnant women

From the above, we can conclude that dogs, thanks to their amazing sense of smell, are still able to feel the special state of a woman associated with her pregnancy.