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How to tell if your pregnant dog is having labor contractions?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old

How can I recognize if a pregnant dog is having a contraction?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 31st, 2017

Contractions look like they would in a person, tensing and hardening of the abdomen at regular intervals. It may look like she is trying to defecate (poop). This video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApxFE3ACD-g

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