My dog is pregnant. How do I know the puppies are ready to come out? ?

Question

She just got pregnant, but what are some signs that the puppies are ready to come out?

Answer 1

63 days from the date of mating and when her temperature drops to 98 degrees. also she will be restless trying to burrow and make a nest and have contractions. Have the vet check her if you can to see how far along she is and have a plan for a c-section if something goes wrong

Answer 2

Ok, here's what you do.  You take your dog in to the vet and have her checked to be sure she is pregnant, and then you ask your vet for all the information he has on pregnancy and your pet.  You have no idea what to expect and you need to be educated on the subject.  Read up on it on line also and find a good book on the subject so you know what you are getting in for.  You will need to prepare for the birth of the pups.  Gestation is 63 days so you have lots of time to get educated.  Once the pups are born and weaned, take your dog back to the vet and get her spayed.  

Answer 3

she will go in labor and come out  

Answer 4

Dogs gestation period is usually 63 days from the time of stud. Some early signs that your dam maybe in labor is when she is restless, has decrease in appetite, signs of nesting and dropping of body temperature. By the last week of gestation, monitoring of temperature is advisable.

Answer 5

Do just what the person sez in the first answer....he or she must be a vet, Just one piece of personal advice, within about 24 hours of delivery a mother will try to make herself a"nest" to deliver in. She may seek out a pile of laundry, or her dog bed, anything that will be soft.  

Answer 6

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Answer 7

You will know when the puppies are ready to come out when they start coming out.  

Answer 8

My yorkie Aiko went though this twice with her chorkie pups. Vet visits are fine if you have the money but if not, watch her closely. Aiko ate tons before she had both litters. Before labor she might have constant mood swings, either she'll be affectionite or she'll be distant. When it comes to the birthing, although most would say take watch every possible moment, give her some time alone other wise she'll get nervous. After the puppies are out, give here all the time in the world with them so she can clean and bond with them. Make her a fresh litter and give her puppy food. My little Aiko almost died because the vet didn't bother to mention that we needed her on it.