https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 05:05:58 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-628563 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:53:42 +0000 blackbird 628563@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This past month, one of my cats has been acting really weird. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-628557 Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:49:25 +0000 swedishfish 628557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm bumping this thread because I'm noticing my dog acting strangely lately. He now loves to be on the couch next to me and will put his head on my legs or belly. I tend to sit in the same place on the couch and will frequently find my dog in "my spot" when I come home.</p> <p> But today DH and I came home from shopping and found him on our bed! He never jumps up unless invited. This dog has multiple beds and a couch to lay on. Maybe he wants more attention. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-593308 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:58:38 +0000 BelugaBean 593308@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our dog only seemed to slightly notice but our cat noticed right away. He used to cuddle with my stomach and loved sitting with me. The night before I went into labor, he was unusually protective and got mad when I tried to get up to use the bathroom. When he was that protective, I knew something was going to happen soon and I went into early labor at 6:45am. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-593299 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:31:41 +0000 Dandelion 593299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cat won't leave my side right now. I'm full term and she's ready. She sits by me with her little kitty smile on her face and just waits.</p> <p>My other cat doesn't seem to know any different, but we got him after I got pregnant, so maybe he doesn't know that I smell differently.</p> <p>The dogs know, though. One won't leave me alone, and the other is SUPER gentle around me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-593263 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:55:17 +0000 immabeetoo 593263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was the opposite for our dog - he d<br /> Wouldn't leave my side when I was pregnant and ignored my husband! It was cute at first... Then a little clingy :) I'd assume its just insecurity to the hormonal changes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-593259 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:35:32 +0000 aprk 593259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cat is MUCH more attentive now, but only after we found out it was a boy at 18 weeks, lol. Before then he was just as aloof as ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-592644 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:34:31 +0000 Ra 592644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also have two dogs. My pug has not changed at all. I'm pretty sure he is oblivious. I'm worried about how he will react when LO gets here though...</p> <p>My Golden Retriever, on the other hand, totally knows. He has been insanely clingy ever since I got pregnant. He follows me into every room and lays at my feet. If I am laying in bed or on the couch then he lays with his head on my belly. If I kick him out of the bedroom (he snores!) he lays right outside my bedroom door. It is really cute. In my first trimester I had TERRIBLE morning sickness and he would sit by me whenever I threw up and would lick my face when I was done. I am hoping this means that he will be just as loving and protective towards the baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-your-pets-stat-acting-differently-when-you-got-pregnant#post-592609 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:12:33 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 592609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have 2 pups. One is almost 2 and the other is 6 months behind her. The older one, who has always been more chill has gotten even MORE chill. I am talking will play maybe a little during the day and suddenly HATES going outside. (Something that used to be her favorite thing in the world!) She will go out to potty but freaks if we leave her out to play with her sister (who is as hyper as ever). If we even get up and walk toward the kitchen which is where the backdoor is, she runs upstairs and tried to go into our bedroom which is where her bed is. WE thought something had changed out there but nothing has changed at all. No new dogs, no new things... nothing.</p> <p>She has become unbelievably skiddish and will bark at the wind blowing or a neighbor shutting their car door incessantly. And she wont. leave. my. side. I mean, she doesn't want to cuddly anymore, at all. But she always has to be near me, unless my DH is home, then she wont come anywhere near me. It is all very weird for her. This has all started within the last few months, after I found out I am pregnant. </p> <p>I know some dogs can sense a change in hormones and it an effect them. Do you think this could be what is happening with her? Or should I be worried something else is going on?</p> <p>Did your pets ever act differently when you were pregnant? </p>