My dog delivered dead puppies but acts pregnant. Is it an emergency?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed
My dog gave birth to two puppies and both puppies died she feels like she is still pregnant
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Published on June 3rd, 2017
Poor Tinkerbell! Chihuahuas often have difficulty giving birth due to their very small size, and very frequently require c sections to give birth to them safely. If you feel she still has puppies to be born but she is having no signs of birthing them, this is a medical emergency and she has 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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Published on June 4th, 2017
Your dog needs to go to the emergency vet right away. If she still has puppies and it has been since yesterday that the first was born, your dog needs to have a c-section to get the other puppies out. I would head to the vet right away. It is possible some puppies may still be alive, but not a guarantee, but if she doesn't get the pups out, her life will be in danger.
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