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My dog had one puppy, still looks pregnant after hours. Is it an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My dog gave birth to one puppy and her belly is still big, more than 15 hours have passed and the other puppies haven't been born yet

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 31st, 2016

This is an emergency. Please take Megan to a Pet ER now. There should only be about 30 minutes between puppies. There may be a puppy stuck in the birth canal, or she may be too weak to have contractions. Please rush and take her to a pet ER now.
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