My 9-year-old chihuahua is pregnant. Can her hips expand for delivery?

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My 9 year old chihuahua is pregnant for the first time. I'm very scared as I'm told if they dont have a litter by 6, her hips can't expand for delivery. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | 8 years and 8 months old | 5 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

That is not a general rule valid for everyone and, as far as my knowledge goes, there is no scientific studies to prove that. I can say that is definitively true that chihuahua often require c-section, regardless their age. I would suggest to have Jing checked during pregnancy to determine the exact number of puppies, their vitality and her condition and make sure everything runs smoothly. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My 9-year-old chihuahua is pregnant. Can her hips expand for delivery?

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