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My dog is past her due date with low temp. When will she start labor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 3 months old | 143 lbs

My Great Dane was due the 8th it is now the 10th. She is past her due date and her temp is now 99.6. When will she go into labor?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2019

Considering her temperature and the informations you gave (including pics) she may go into labor anytime in the next 24 hours. The first phase could have been started already and could be ''silent'' (not many signs a part from the temperature). Close monitoring is needed in the next 48hours.

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