Updated On September 14th, 2021
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 4 lbs
Answered By Lauren Jones VMD 119
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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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