Jan
31
Signs and Symptoms Suggesting Dog Labor
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Once your dog bears the puppy inside herself for nearly 2 months, it’s time to her puppies come this world. Some dog labor symptoms are:
a. Drastic temperature drop: Normal temperature of a dog’s body is 101 Fahrenheit or 38 Celsius. If it drops below 97 Fahrenheit or 36 Celsius it means your dog is about to give birth within 24 hours. If there are no signs of labor, even for next day, then contact your veterinarian.
b. Rejection of food: Pregnant female dogs refuse eating before they enter labor period.
c. Looking for a den: A female pregnant dog searches for a safe and comfortable place to give birth to puppies.
d. Vomiting and signs of sickness: Another natural symptom in which she will begin to vomit before a few days of going into labor. Keep fresh water for her always.
e. Being close to you all the time: She will follow you and try to get close to you once labor period is about to star for her.
Jan
6
What Are the Signs of a Dog Going Into Labor?
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It is very important to understand when your dog is going into labor if you want to help her have a smooth delivery.The first sign of her going into labor is a drop in her body temperature. Usually the temperature of a dog’s body is around 100 to 102 degree Fahrenheit. So look out for a significant drop in her body temperature.
The natural instinct of a dog is to look for a noiseless and place where they can peacefully deliver her pups. So if you notice your dog sneaking away below your bed then you should understand she is very close to her labor time. Dogs usually want their masters to be with them while they are in labor. So if your dog is continuously looking at you from her chosen place of delivery you should treat it as a sign of her going into labor.