My dog is pregnant by her male puppy. Will the pups have issues?

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My dog may have gotten pregnant from one of male pups is tht safe to keep or will they have mental or any issues? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 16 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for the question. Interbreeding of a mother to an offspring does carry a high risk of genetic problems. It is possible that the pups will have problems, or that they will be born normal. Since she appears to be far along in her pregnancy, I wouldn't advise terminating the pregnancy at this point. I hope all goes well, and I recommend spaying/neutering, or keeping offspring separated once they are over 5 months of age to prevent future pregnancies.

My dog is pregnant by her male puppy. Will the pups have issues?

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