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My dog's labor has long gaps between puppies. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 5 years old

Hi My Dog gave birth to her first puppy yesterday at 16:45 then hour later another puppy. This afternoon at 13:15 another puppy is it normal that they give birth this long? She had a previous litter and gave birth over night to all her puppies however shes Very calm Doesnt seem in pain i often check up on her make sure she comfy and have fresh water etc... Im just abit worried though she seem fine and not stressed

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about your concern for Leah. We normally do not see more than 4 hours pass between puppies, so it is concerning that she had so much time between the puppies. If you do not know how many puppies to expect (you didn't have an x-ray taken to count puppies) the safest course of action would be to have her vet examine her to be certain there aren't remaining puppies that need to be removed. You can read more about birthing puppies at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678 Best of luck to you and Leah.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 17th, 2019

    If more than four hours pass between puppies and more are expected, then it's time to worry. Wait the four hours and if there are no puppies, take Snowy and the puppies she gave birth to into a vet immediately.

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