Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 12.4 lbs
My dog is 6 weeks pregnant and she hasn’t gain weight. Is this normal? Her teets has swollen and she has been very affectionate lately
1 Answer
Published on February 28th, 2020
It can be difficult to tell if young mothers are indeed pregnant as small litters can cause minimal stretch, especially up to the final week. An ultrasound exam would be recommended in order to determine if she is indeed pregnant (false pregnancy can also lead to milk production)
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