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My border collie is pregnant her breast are very swollen especially the ones by her hind leg, huge appitite, no energy and large tummy. I want to know when she might be giving birth. I do not know when they mated
1 Answer
Published on December 13th, 2016
It sounds like she is getting close. You can use her body temperature to help predict whelping. Your dog’s temperature should be between 101 and 102.5 F. When her temperature drops below 100F she should deliver the pups within twenty-four hours.
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