Expert: Jannie Balliett - 9/29/2009

Question
my boxer had 3 puppies this morning but she is still acting like she is in labor is it possible that she is going to have more puppies?

Answer
If she hasn't nested in to nurse her 3 puppies, and is still panting and pacing- circling and the like- she could have more.

Usually, they don't last more than an hour or so apart- if it has been longer, you need to call a vet. She could have a puppy obstructing the birth canal and halting labor.

Generally, Boxers have minimum 4-5 puppies- but I would call a vet and talk to them- see if one can come to your home- if she hasn't had a puppy in an hour or tow, yet seems to still be in labor.

FOLLOW-UP:

How is she, and did she have any more puppies? If so, how long between puppies; how many hours?

I have worried and wanted to find out is she is alright and it was just 3 puppies.