My dog is 67 days pregnant, panting. Is she in labor or overdue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My golden retriever is 3 year old and preganant for 2nd time. She's 67th day pregnant and is panting and her temp is 99.7. in her first preganancy she delivered on 63rd day. Is there anything to worry about for this time
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Published on September 28th, 2018
Thabk you for submitting your question regarding your dog. The gestation period in a dog can be up to 72 days depending on the date that you are counting from and it can vary between pregnancies. I suspect that she will have the puppies soon. If she appears to be in distress and has not given birth, then you will need to contact her veterinarian. Good luck!
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Published on April 9th, 2017
Gestation time in dogs is usually around 63 to 65 days, in exceptional cases up to 68 days. If your dog is pregnant for 6 weeks, that would be around 45 or 46 days. Up to now the puppies basically developed into little dogs, and now they will gain lots of weight and grow. You will see her nipples grow in preparation for whelping. In about a week you can take her to a veterinarian for an x-ray, so you will know how many puppies she will have.
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Health & Wellbeing
My spitz dog is not given birth to pups this is 64 day I can see pups movment in stomach ican see little bit of jel comming out what to do should I wait more days iam attached utrus and nipple pics
The normal gestation length for dogs is between 58-68 days, so Abhi is still within the normal time period. I would continue to wait and monitor her. Take her temperature rectally twice daily. A dog's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F, and once it drops below 100F, she should give birth within 24 hours. Should 24 hours pass after this temperature drop with no sign of puppies, take her into the vet immediately. Should she reach 69 days gestation with no sign of puppies, take her into the vet immediately.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My pitbull was bred and tied for 1 minute on 10/08/17 the dog gave up. Them i inseminated her on the 10th 11th and the 12th of october. Shes passed due and tittoes swellen but not that big, and no milk and shes acting energetic and normal no panting
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Was it ever confirmed she was pregnant with an ultrasound or an X-ray? If the 10/12 breeding is the one that took she is exactly 63 days today. If she has a small liter or a singleton she could go later. I agree with your Vet that 70-72 days is overdue and concerning. I would try to confirm she is pregnant, if that hasn't been done. By day 50, the the skeletons of the puppies can be seen on X-rays. I also would start taking her temperature daily to track it. Dogs tend to enter stage 1 labor 10-24 hours after their rectal temperature drops below 99 F. I hope this helps and I wish you and Dutchess the best!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
My dog is 66 days pregnant and shaking a lot : she has also been sleeping a lot and not eating , should I be worried ? Or is she in the first stages of labor ?
If she is 66 days I would definitely recommend seeing a vet as soon as you can. It’s possible that she is in stage one of labor, but at 66 days she is past the average gestation length and it’s possible that she is having difficulty with labor or that there are problems with the puppies. A vet can check to see if she is in labor and can also determine whether or not the puppies might be in distress. If you start to see active contractions your should see a puppy within 30-69 minutes and she should not go more than 4 hours between puppies.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My dog was first bred on 11/21 and bred again on 11/23 breathing is kind of labored however she is still active. She did not eat much yesterday and I do not think she ate today, should I be expecting puppies soon?
The average gestation length for a dog is 58-68 days, so Charlotte should be going into labor any day now. I would start taking her temperature rectally twice a day. A dog's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F. Once it drops below 100F, she should give birth to puppies within 24 hours.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My Rottiweiler is carrying, it's 66th day but she didn't deliver the puppies yet. I can make out the moments of puppies in her womb. Her nipples are enlarged but no milk is leaking.. im in dilemma, could you plz help me, whether i should wait for 2 m
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shady. If her appetite has decreased, I suspect that she will have the puppies soon. Dogs can have a variation in gestation periods and she is still within the normal timeframe. If you are concerned though, it is also a good idea to have her seen by her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My Siberian Husky is 4 years old and i believe she is soon to be due in pregnancy. She is acting very weird she is an inside dog and is now sotting and sleeping by the door more than usual other than her bed. Does she want to have her puppies outside
Average gestation for a dog is about 63-65 days. Is she anywhere near her due date? Have you taken her rectal temperature? These are some things that can help you determine if she is going to start whelping any time soon. Any behavior changes can be a sign of the first stage of labor. Attached is an article that may help you recognize the signs of the stages of labor. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2109&aid=930 If you still have more questions feel free to post again. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
my dog is 51 days pregnant and i started taking her temp yesterday and it was 99.0 at 4:30pm and 99.8 at 11am today and 99.8 at 8pm tonight she still has some time should i be worried? other then the temp shes not acting any differently. im seeing so
At 51 days you still have a week of anticipation. Gestation in dogs is 56 to 68, in rarest cases 70 days. The average is 63 to 65 days, which means most dogs will whelp between 63 and 65 days. Do keep your appointment with the vet as you may want some x-rays done to know how many puppies your dog will have. This will take a lot of worrying away as you know when whelping is done. Do not rely on temperatures, it works in some dogs and does not in others.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Health & Wellbeing
My female is pregnant and just threw up yellow bile. Her temp Is 99.9 F and she's breathing heavy.
The temperature prior to labor depends on the species (dog or [cat](https://www.petcoach.co/article/queening-giving-birth-in-cats)). Your dog’s temperature should be between 101 and 102.5 Fahrenheit. When a [pregnant dog's](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/pregnancy) body temperature drops below 100F, she should begin labor within twenty-four hours. This does not happen for ALL dogs however (99.9 is cutting it close to normal and does not necessarily mean delivering is happening soon). We need to look for other signs that [whelping](https://www.petcoach.co/article/whelping-giving-birth-in-dogs) is imminent as well. During the first stage of labor the cervix begins to dilate and uterine contractions begin. These contractions are painful and perplexing to the dog. She will appear quite uncomfortable and restless - pacing, shivering and panting. She probably will not eat and she may even vomit. Some dogs whine persistently. Others occupy themselves building a nest. Uterine contractio
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
My female pit is on her first litter... shes approximatly 67 days, shes nesting and not eating... other than that no signs of labor... what do i do? No vets are open because of new years
Just keep an eye on MJ tonight. A dog's pregnancy can last up to 68 days, so there is still a little of time for her to go into labor. If she hasn't gone into labor by tomorrow, then take her into the vet right away. Best of luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Training & Behavior
My dog lhasa apso is 60 days pregnant..shes hungry but eats less and sleeping alot..puppy movements are felt..digging behavior seen..no milk discharge.. no signs such as panting seen..shes aggressive when i try to check rectal temperature..when shoul
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! The rectal temperature can help but sometimes it is not accurate. Digging can indicate stage 1 labor which is nesting and decreased appetite. Panting and discomfort can also indicate impending labor. I would say she is soon to go in to labor! Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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