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My Chihuahua is on her 57th day, her temperature is 99.8. Should we spect her to have the puppies (she is having having 6) in the next 24 hours? She is no panting or “nesting” just yet, but walking around and following me more than usual today. She is been pretty much sleeping all her pregnancy. Her appetite is really picky but now is worst. Should I be concern ?
Updated On September 14th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 8 lbs
Answered By Jessica Desrosiers 40
Veterinary Technician
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Changes in appetite and temperature can indicate labor is close. If she's had a litter before, second and beyond litters will often be closer to 60 days than 63-65, so it is possible she is very close to her due date. I would continue to monitor her, and if she doesn't seem to be progressing to labor (contractions, nesting, waxing of nipples, etc) or seems to be in great distress, have her checked by your vet to make sure there isn't another cause, especially since she is having such a large litter for her size!
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