Dog Feels Baby Kick for First Time—His Face Said It All: ‘Betrayed’

A dog has let his owner know exactly how he feels about his family’s impending arrival.

In a clip on TikTok, expectant mom Jazmine (@jazminedumoulin) is sitting with Koa the pit bull. Resting his head on her belly, Koa’s face goes from calm curiosity to what Jazmine jokingly described as “betrayed” when he feels the baby kick for the first time.

At 25 weeks pregnant, Jazmine shared the adorable reaction in the caption, noting that “he hasn’t laid on my stomach since.”

But can dogs truly feel jealous or betrayed when they sense a baby on the way? Dr. Preston Turano, licensed veterinarian and spokesperson for ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, told Newsweek that dogs can get jealous of new babies, or anything that diverts attention for that matter.

“Dogs don’t comprehend that you’re pregnant, but they do notice changes, whether with your body or around the house, changes in schedule or routines, and even new smells and noises,” Turano said.

In this case, Turano added that Koa was most likely surprised by the new noise or unexpected sensation of the kick. “[He’s] now a little suspicious about what’s going on while resting its head on her belly,” he said.

Jazmine’s clip has been viewed more than 843,000 times and received hundreds of comments.

Many of the users pointed out Koa’s surprised reaction. “That face looked like, ‘What did you eat?!'” one user wrote.

“My dog too lmao [laughing my a** off]. She definitely thinks it’s me and not the baby,” another commented.

For pet owners expecting a newborn, Turano said you should prepare pets early by blocking off the baby’s room and crib; gradually introduce new baby items or moving furniture; and play recordings of a baby noises, including crying.

“Take a blanket from the hospital and introduce it to your dog so they can get used to the new smell before the baby arrives,” he added.

Turano said: “You should contact your veterinary team prior to the arrival of the baby to discuss any recommended parasite screening and parasite preventatives. This is also a good time to discuss and create a plan with your veterinarian that sets your dog and your family up for success.”

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