Question: how do you know if your dog is pregnant without going to the vet?
Answer: Abdominal palpation refers to careful massaging of the dog's tummy to feel for the puppies growing in the uterus. Be mindful that abdominal palpation should not be attempted without assistance of veterinarian or you may hurt the puppies. Abdominal palpation can be performed as early as three weeks after mating.