Dog just had puppies, showing labor signs again. Is this normal?

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Hello, my pug Mady delivered 4 puppies two days ago (February 4th) and the labor lasted from around 1pm-10pm. Since then, she has been sleeping and eating and acting normal. However, starting this evening (February 6th) at around 7pm, she has been experiencing symptoms of labor, such as digging/nesting, walking around, and panting. I am wondering if it is possible that she could have another puppy, or if what she is experiencing is just some late after effects of having puppies? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | unspayed | 20 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That is concerning that Mady may be showing signs of labor again, and dogs do not have puppies days apart. This could also be a sign of a medical problem, such as a uterine infection. This isn't normal behavior, and based on that, I would take Mady and her puppies into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her ASAP.

Dog just had puppies, showing labor signs again. Is this normal?

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