<\/span><\/h3>\nAround the sixth week of pregnancy, a veterinarian should examine the bitch to identify how many puppies she is carrying. This number indicates the number of offspring that can be expected. Please note that this is not a 100% accurate test in all cases, as there is a possibility that a puppy may not have been detected at the time of examination.<\/p>\n
If you’re not sure how many puppies the bitch has, then it’s a good idea to observe her behavior for clues.<\/p>\n
A dog that looks restless, panting, whimpering, and changing position usually indicates that she has not finished giving birth and therefore more puppies are on the way. In addition to those symptoms, she will continue to experience contractions.<\/p>\n
You will know that the pet has finished giving birth when it begins to behave in a more relaxed way. After the last pup is born, the mother stops struggling and starts caring for her litter.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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