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Pregnant dog's temp dropped, no labor. When will she deliver?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 10 lbs

My Missy (Yorkie) temperature has been 99.9, 99.7, and today 99.5 but she still has not gone in labor. She is still very playful but appetite has decrease. How much longer before she will deliver

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

Her temperature's a little close to 100F, typically we like to see more of a drop, around the low 99s, high 98s. Keep monitoring her temperature, and I'd consider taking Missy into the vet to get checked out. Best of luck.

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