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My older dog is pregnant. Is it safe for her to have another litter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 100 lbs

PLEASE HELP! My dog is 10 or 11 years old and a pitbull and Dalmatian mix and has had several litter of puppies (11 eachtime) and we think she is pregnant again she still gets in heat and everything but she's having slot of gas witch we hav3 learned is her early show is it safe for her to be pregnant at her age?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 24th, 2017

Having lots of gas is not a surefire sign that Marley is pregnant. However, raising so many puppies at this age is hard on a dog. It will probably be safe , as she has had many litters already so is an experienced mother. Make sure she has proper nutrition during her pregnancy and feed her well during lactation.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 15th, 2017

    She is quite old to have gotten pregnant, but it is possible. Firstly you need to have a vet confirm that she is pregnant. I would make an appointment asap to have her scanner. If she has a distended abdomen there could be other reasons at her age such as liver or kidney issues, tumours, heart problems, infection etc so if she is not pregnant, the vet can check her out whilst you are there. If she is pregnant you should see evidence of nipple enlargement.

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