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My pregnant dog is restless and cuddly. Is she going into labor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 70 lbs

My dog is 60 days into pregnancy and has started to become rounded I can see all the pups moving around in her tummy and she is sleeping alot more but is also really restless and super cuddly does this mean she is close to labour also her valva is swallen

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Harley. Yes, she is likely preparing for the arrival of her puppies. The behavior changes you have described are common prior to going into labor. If you have not done so already, she should see her veterinarian. X-rays are taken of the belly to give you a puppy count. This can help during delivery to know if she is has delivered all the pups or not. I hope this information helps!

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