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Why is my Shih Tzu swollen & moving after uterus surgery? Pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shihpoo | Female | 22 lbs

My shitzu supposedly had her prolapsed uterus removed, but has swollen badly and i feel movement. What could this be

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2019

Are you sure her uterus was removed or simply put back into place? If it was put back into place, it could she is pregnant and you are feeling puppies moving. I would take her back into a vet immediately. Best of luck.

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