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How long does it take for a dog's breasts to shrink after puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

My dog had puppies on New Years I was wondering how long will it for her Brest to go back to normal size ?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2018

The puppies have to be between 6-8 weeks old before they are fully weaned and no longer nursing at all. Once she no longer needs to produce milk the. It will dry up and her breast will shrink. Depending on the breed and how many puppies she was caring for they may not go back to normal but will drastically reduce

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