Hey my dog is pregnant and should have her puppy’s any day and it’s her first time her temperature is 97.7 does this mean she getting ready to go in labor she 59 days and milks already been comeing out for 3 or 4 days now

Updated On September 14th, 2021

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 4 lbs

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Given Pixie's temperature drop and milk production, it does sound likely that she's preparing to go into labor within the next day or two. While 62 days post-ovulation is the average gestational length for dogs, there's certainly a bit of variation with a few days more or less. Be sure that you have a quiet, clean, and comfortable area where Pixie can be mostly left alone to deliver her pups. Obviously, keep a close (but unobtrusive) eye on her!

These articles have more information about the whelping process and puppy care:
https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/pregnancy/
https://www.petcoach.co/article/dystocia-difficulty-giving-birth-in-dogs/
https://www.petcoach.co/article/orphaned-puppies-how-to-raise-them/

I
hope that everything goes well!

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