my dog has a temp of 99.4, how long after that will she go into labor?
2006-08-23 08:15:15 · 7 answers · asked by angelgirl 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It can vary and go up and down still! I've known of some that go back to normal for a day, and then start over again.
Let her nest and shred paper or dig around in her whelping box. The exercise will help move the puppies up higher and into the right positions. Catch naps when you can. :)
2006-08-23 09:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Cobangrrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elevated? 99 is a depressed temp ;-) Dogs are usually around 101-102... the temperature drop usually means whelping will begin within the next 24 hours so start getting ready and let your vet know so he can either give you a contact number or help you personally if there is any problems during off-hours. If for whatever reason you don't have a vet you should have the number for an animal hospital ready just in case. A lot of times they will help you over the phone at no charge.
2006-08-23 08:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by tripforyou 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know what you're going through. You're so anxious to see the puppies, you've been waiting for weeks. Please don't irritate a dog who is about to give birth by checking her temp a lot. She'll have them when she's ready. I know it's terrible that she can't have them when you're ready, lol. It's been several years since I've had a dog who had pups, the only sign I can remember to look for is that they will start lookin for a place to have them. She'll find a spot where she thinks she won't be bothered. After that it should be any day.
2006-08-23 08:20:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
About 24 hours
2006-08-23 08:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by Music Lover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually, what you want to see is a hard drop down to about 98.2* - 98.4*. When you see that, she should deliver within 24 hours (usually 12).
2006-08-23 13:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by just common sense 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
She will go into labor when the puppies are ready to come.
2006-08-23 08:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is not elevated enough to say for sure a time frame. Sorry, be patient. They will get here soon.
2006-08-23 08:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋