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My dog just had puppies. Is her panting and swollen nipples normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 7 months old | 38 lbs

my dog gave birth to 4 dead and 2 healthy pups 2 days ago and since then she's panting and now today her 2 nipples appear swollen.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2017

Panting and swollen nipples are quite normal for a dog with newborn puppies, as she has only 2 puppies i would not be too worried about the swollen nipples, they have plenty more to feed from. as long as she is otherwise normally behaving and eating she should be fine.

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