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My pregnant dog keeps licking her private area. Is she in labor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

What does it mean when my pregnant dog smells her genital repeatedly?. I didnt noticed any kind of bleeding, but she does it everytime i spend time with her.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

It doesn't mean anything that I am aware of. You didn't mention how far along Stela is in her pregnancy but some dogs will lick the genital area quite a bit a day or two before giving birth so she may be doing some form of this. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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