My dog is showing signs of labor. When will she have her puppies?

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My Aussie Collie is on day 65 since first tie, 64 since second tie, and day 63 since 3rd tie. Her temp has only dropped down to 99.4 since 10 am yesterday. Her temp is the same today. She woke up around 7 am panting and pacing, as well as whining a bit and nesting. I’m just not sure when to expect puppies? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 25 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. It sounds like Kona is in stage one of labor. Besides the signs you are seeing, you may also see Kona vomit a time or two. This is all normal & all you can do is make sure she has fresh water always available. If she gulps down water & vomits, replace the water with a big bowl of ice cubes. This stage is the longest one, lasting 6-12 hours & will end when her cervix is fully dilated. At this point, she should start delivering puppies. If she is still showing signs of stage 1 labor past the 12 hour period, or she is having strong contractions with no delivery after 15-20 minutes of pushing, then you will need to call your vet for further help. But, it sounds like she is progressing normally. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog is showing signs of labor. When will she have her puppies?

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