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Why is my dog tired and fat months after birth? Is she pregnant again?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female

My dog gave birth to two puppies months ago......... She appears silent, tired and sleeps all the time...... Why does her chest part and stomach look fat ???? Is she pregnant again or it's just her bones???

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 16th, 2019

I think you may be talking about her ribs. If she looks different to you and is acting different I recommend having a vet perform a physical examination on her. Without a physical exam it will be hard to say if anything is wrong. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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