Hello! My German Shepard, is at 54 days with her third litter. She’s showing all signs of labor, nesting, pacing, panting, not eating her temp at noon today was 99.8 few hours later 99.6 And just now 6pm back up to 100.3 Should we be expecting puppies soon?

Updated On January 13th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 85 lbs

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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Most, not all, dogs will go into labor within 24 hours of a drop in body temperature below 100 F. Dogs typically gestate for an average of 63 days, but if she has a history of whelping early, then you may have puppies in the next 24-48 hours.

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