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We were perturbed recently to discover that our old labrador dog had become pregnant.

She had not had puppies since she was two and we had been careful to ensure that she kept away from potential suitors since that time. She is now nine and unfortunately has managed to do the deed with some male canine in the village.

Her puppies arrived on Sunday and Monday. Although unusual it is possible for whelping females to stop labour and this is what Tammy our labrador had done.

The first two puppies were born on Sunday morning and we were concerned as she was still large and there was a lump protruding from her side. She didn’t seem to be ill, was feeding her two new offspring and we made the decision to call the vet immediately on the Monday morning to check her out.

Early Monday she went back into labour and gave birth to two more puppies. The first was quite large. Both are very healthy. 

We have been lucky as Tammy is a very healthy dog but I would recommend all owners of dogs over seven who believe that their dog is “too old” to get caught to think again and get their dog spayed.

Tammy is going to the vet for the procedure at the earliest suitable time.