My pregnant Shih Tzu dog is panting and restless. Is this normal?

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My shih tzu is 6 weeks pregnant and she's been panting and acting restless. Is this normal at such an early stage of pregnancy? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

No, this isn't normal at this stage of pregnancy, and it could be a signal that something is wrong. It could also be that Sweetpea is hot if you are living in area where it's very warm, or she could be painful. I would put her in a cool area with a fan to see if that helps, but if she keeps panting and acting restless, I would take her into a vet immediately for a health check. It's very important to have any potential problems with a pregnant dog checked out right away for both her heath and the health of the puppies.

My pregnant Shih Tzu dog is panting and restless. Is this normal?

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