Is my 6-year-old dog too old to be pregnant? What are the risks?

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My Female Chihuahua is pregnant at 6 years of age, she is currently having contractions, is it safe for her to be pregnant at this age, or should I worry about complications? this is her third time being pregnant. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is usually safe to have pups at her age, especially since she has had previous litters. Let her have her babies and look in on her once in a while, Here is useful information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/whelping-giving-birth-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/dystocia-difficulty-giving-birth-in-dogs/

Is my 6-year-old dog too old to be pregnant? What are the risks?

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