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Is my pregnant dog in labor? She's off food, sleeping, and has milk.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Smooth Fox Terrier | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 4 months old

My girl is due on the 25th she’s gone off her food a bit. Sleeps a lot and today a lil drops of milk comes out her nipples. Temperature hasn’t changed much it’s at 37.3 will she go into labor soon?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2019

If her temperature remains below 37.7 celsius, then yes she will likely go into labor within the next 24 hrs. The next stage of labor is nesting, whimpering and then stomach contractions. Here is a website link with more information on signs of labor and signs of any complications --> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951546 I hope that Millie has her puppies here soon without any issues warranting a vet visit. Best of luck to you both and take care!

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