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My dog is 7 weeks pregnant. Will her belly grow more before birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 23 days old

She’s 7 weeks pregnant but still has a hairy belly and also she isn’t that wide her under belly is big and hangs and her nipples and sagging but she isn’t that wide from the sides I was really excited to see her heavly pregnant because I’ve never seen a pregnant dog before does she still have time to grow the big belly I was so excited for???

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2018

Yes, there is still time for Coco to get a bigger belly, but keep in mind that just like with human women, female dogs all carry puppies differently and some will get bigger than others. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on November 25th, 2018

    She may only have a small litter with one or two puppies, so does not have a very expanded abdomen yet. The puppies usually start gaining weight and getting bigger starting on day 40, so yours have been growing for 7 days and have another 2 weeks to go. I am sure she will show more belly by next week.

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