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Deciding to Breed a Dog
Before Breeding a Dog
Pregnant Dog Food
Pregnant Dog Care
Choosing the Right Dog Breed
Choosing a Low-Allergy Dog
Allergy-Prone Dog Breeds
Pregnant Dog Labor
Caring for Newborn Puppies
Dog Care: Signs of Pregnancy
Delivering Puppies
Picking Up Dog Poop
History of Miniature Dachshunds
From Quick Guide: Pregnant Dog Guide
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Summary: Pregnant dogs go into labor between days 58 and 65, exhibiting nesting behaviors one week before and a reduced body temperature one to two days before giving birth. Anticipate a pregnant dog going into labor with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.
Dr. Pam Nichols has been a veterinarian for 13 years. She owns the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah, where they specialize in rehabilitation for dogs.read more
"Hi, my name's Pam Nichols. I am a veterinarian at the Animal Care Center in Bountiful, Utah. I'd like to talk to you a little bit about when your pregnant female dog might go into labor. Gestation for a dog is normally 58 to 65 days from their last breed date. But always plan ahead from their first breed date just in case. You don't want to be surprised in the middle of the night by a dog having puppies in your closet. Typically a week before your female is going to deliver puppies, she'll start nesting behavior. She'll start carrying around stuffed animals. She might start burrowing in, trying to find beds in your closet. She might be trying to move her bedding around just to let you know that she's trying to make a little cave or a soft spot for the babies. Commonly they'll just get up on your bed in the middle of the night and start having their puppies. If you're very vigilante and you're trying to be prepared and responsible, you can start out by taking your dog's temperature every single day at the same times every day. So lets say for example at 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Normal body temperature for a dog is about 101 degrees, maybe 102. Right before, 24 to 48 hours before your dog goes into labor, her body temperature will drop to 97 degrees and this is a very repeatable phenomenon. You can write home about it. You're dog will deliver 24 to 48 hours after her body temperature drops to 97. So if you chart it and watch it carefully, you'll be prepared to have your dog having puppies."
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