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My pregnant dog is delivering too early. Is this an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Female | unspayed | 40 lbs

Help I have a first time mother dogs showing signs of starting delivery and if the people that I rescued her from are right she is only between 42 to 49 days. Way to early.. What should I do.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2019

That is way too early, and Blossom needs to see a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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