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Dog just had puppies, showing labor signs again. Is this normal?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

Hello, my pug Mady delivered 4 puppies two days ago (February 4th) and the labor lasted from around 1pm-10pm. Since then, she has been sleeping and eating and acting normal. However, starting this evening (February 6th) at around 7pm, she has been experiencing symptoms of labor, such as digging/nesting, walking around, and panting. I am wondering if it is possible that she could have another puppy, or if what she is experiencing is just some late after effects of having puppies?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 6, 2017

That is concerning that Mady may be showing signs of labor again, and dogs do not have puppies days apart. This could also be a sign of a medical problem, such as a uterine infection. This isn't normal behavior, and based on that, I would take Mady and her puppies into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her ASAP.
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