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My dog is pregnant and looks huge, when will she have puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

When is my dog due her puppies she first mated on January 17Th and last mated on January 21st I think she’s due soon as she’s very huge and looks like she’s gonna pop

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 13th, 2019

    A dog's pregnancy lasts between 58-68 days, so if Peaches was mated on the 7th of Jan and the 21st of Jan, so she could be due any day now. I would take her temperature rectally twice a day. A dog's normal temperature is between 101-102.5F. Once it drops below 100F, she should have her puppies within 24 hours. Best of luck.

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