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My dog's nipples are big. Is it normal? Does it mean a small litter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I’m pretty sure my dog is pregnant, she has atleast 31 days left until she’s supposed to give birth. Her back tipples are bigger than her front ones, that’s normal right? does that mean she’s only gonna have a few or what?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on January 1st, 2018

This is quite normal but is no indication of positive pregnancy diagnosis or size of litter. False pregnancy can also result in mammary gland and milk development. An ultrasound scan is recommended to confirm

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