How to tell how far along my dog is in pregnancy? What to expect?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs
How far along in her pregnancy donyou think Peach is?
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Published on September 25th, 2018
It certainly looks like she is in the second half of pregnancy - her mammary glands seem developed and her girth has increased. There are a few ways to determine when she might be due depending on whether or not you know the date she ovulated and/or the date she was bred. A radiograph can help determine how far along she might be in the last couple of weeks of pregnancy and can be helpful for counting puppies so you know about how many to expect. A progesterone level can help predict whether or not labor is imminent, and you can monitor her rectal temperature during the last week of pregnancy and watch for a decrease in one degree to know that labor is about to begin. If you have not seen a veterinarian since Peach was bred you should definitely plan to have her examined and make sure she is in good health - you can also discuss what to watch for during labor and what to do if there are problems.
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Published on February 22nd, 2019
She should whelp somewhere around March 24, 2019. Have her physically examined y your veterinarian to confirm pregnancy and to put a number to the litter. An abdominal x-ray or ultrasound may provide a more accurate whelping date. About a week before she is due, monitor temperature twice daily. You can do this using a rectal thermometer. Normal temp in a dog is between 100 F and 102.5 F. Typically, labor will begin within 24 hours of a drop below 100 F.
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