Finding out your dog is pregnant can bring excitement and uncertainty. Regardless of how you feel about the big news, nature will take its course, and before you know it, you’ll help welcome a litter ...

Who doesn’t love puppies? They’re adorable, they smell so sweet, and they generally bring joy to all they encounter. The path leading up to their birth, however, can be overwhelming for everyone ...

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You can try talking to your dog about the birds and the bees, but it’s unlikely they will understand. It’s up to you to be aware that a non-spayed female dog runs the risk of having babies. You may ...

Pregnancy is a difficult time for everyone, and that includes dogs—while they often won't need your help at all when giving birth, you still need to do your research and be prepared. No birth comes ...

Meter Maid the rescue dog is a super mom. In February, the canine arrived at Austin Pets Alive! (APA) from a city shelter in Texas. Before she was taken in, Meter Maid was found pregnant, "very shut ...

Molly the rescue dog and her puppies are recuperating from the eventful birth at the Arizona Humane Society Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...

When my dog started behaving protective around me, I wondered what was going on. It turned out that I was pregnant; then, it happened with each of my next three kids. Vets say this is not uncommon, ...