Hello. My pregnant dog is 59 days pregnant here temp has been 100.5-100.8 it dropped to 99.8 now it’s back up to 100.4 what does this mean? I breed before but always had a temp around 99 twice during the day then back up when she was going in labor. Just need some clarity

Updated On October 31st, 2019

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 5 months old | 9 lbs

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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Hello. While a drop in temperature can offer a clue that a pet will be going into labor, I have never found it to be a great predictor. I have the same issues with the temp going up & down, so I do not rely on it too much. It is best just to observe Lala for signs of impending birth with nesting, panting, refusal to eat & a clear to slightly bloody vaginal discharge. 63 days is the general average for a pregnancy, so she may have a few more days to go. Good luck & thanks for using PetCoach.

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