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  • There's no way we can even answer that question without you giving us any symptoms of what is happening with your dog.
  • Usually when there is heavy panting and shivering, labor should start within 2-24 hours. Shivering comes first... once fast panting starts, labor is to start soon! Some bitches eat even up to whelping, so don't worry about that. Good luck!
  • She will become very restless. She will either walk around a lot or be lying down and moving a lot. She will lick her lower regions. She will be looking for a good place to have her pups. She will be distressed. Try to calm her by talking low but only approach her if she seems to be comfortable with that, otherwise give her space although keep her within sight if she seems to want that. Every dog is different. Some like to be on their own, others seek company. :D
  • Canine gestation is 63 days, possibly 61 days in toy breeds and possibly 65 in very large breeds. Take the bitches temp rectally with a clean thermometer everyday at the same time of day at the 56th day. Normal dog temp is 101-102. When her temp drops to 100F or below, you should expect puppies at sometime in the next 24 hours. She will also have alternating periods of digging/nesting with periods of sound sleeping. During the digging phase you will often notice contractions. Then you will at some time after this notice a vaginal discharge if the bitch has not cleaned it before you can notice it. This all can last 2-24 hours before you see your first puppy.
  • The first stage, which u may not notice, happens when the cervix is dilating and there are some contractions. You may notice some shivering, restlessness, panting, vomiting, and unwillingness to eat, and the dog may seek out a private place. If you do notice this stage (it lasts from abt 6 to 12 hrs), encourage her to go to the whelping area. is she needs to go outside to urinate, make sure you go with her because she might have a puppy outside. she might expel some mucus as well so dont be worried if that happens. When active labour begins, make sure you are quiet and don't crowd her.. Stand by and watch and assist her only if she needs it! here's a link that might be helpful. Congrats! http://hometown.aol.com/mayassites/whelping.html
  • The first sign that most people notice is the non-stop panting and the nesting behaviour (digging in the blankets, or she might decide that she wants to use your closet and take a towel or something and start shredding it up in there... or where ever she deems is a good spot with whatever she decides feels would make a soft nest in that spot) At this point you would want to get her to the spot that you chose, take her outside and try to let her go potty but make sure that she is on a leash, you don't want to risk her crawling under a car or a shed or porch, it will be nearly impossible to get her out and her instinct will tell her to do it no matter what you say or how well trained she is... Watch her closely and you will be able to see when the contractions start, this is the begining of whelping and that would bring us into a whole new discussion so I suggest that if you havent already, google whelping and read a couple of websites so you will be able to tell if something is wrong, but make sure you look at more than just one because some of them have opinions and if you read several you will be able to see what is consistent information.
  • our Sweet Pit began shaking and wanting us near her about 20hours before she began full labour. She is currently in her whelping box and panting like there is no tommorow. She has begun contractions but no pups yet. we have her in a VERY QUIET location, our master-bedroom. She is holding her own. However, we remain, close, calm and encouraging. They know what you are saying and find comfort in your words and soft touch. Good Luck and Enjoy this Miracle we call, "Birth". God Bless You and your pooch!
  • if a dog is in labor, will she drink water?
  • my dog is pregnant and from what i read above it sounds like she might be in labor. i haven't taken her to the vet since becoming pregnant. should i take her now? i've never had puppies before so i'm a "1st time mom" and kinda freaking out! what should i do? i'm worried because she is a mini dachshund and i read that sometimes smaller breeds need c-sections and if you don't they can die! i'm really worried, if anyone can ease my mind that would be appreciated!
  • if my bitch goes into nesting mode during the day and is up running around all night is that normal she is at 8.5 weeks

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