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My pregnant dog has low temp and mucus. When will she go into labor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Airedale Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 25 days old | 30 lbs

My dog is pregnant and her temp for 2 ish days has stayed about the low 99'a she is about 7 to 8 weeks pregnant should I expect her to go into labor soon? She also had cloudy mucus come out yesterday.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 16th, 2020

Yes, you can certainly expect her to go into labor here real soon. Mucous discharge is normal for pregnant dogs, and the typical gestation period is 58-72 days, so she is definitely within those parameters. Here is a website link that talks about the stages of labor and what things to watch out for --> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951546 I hope that Amara has an uneventful labor and healthy puppies soon! Best of luck and take care.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on February 17th, 2020

    Since her temp dropped below 100 F, there is a good chance she will go into labor within the next 24 hours. Provide a quiet, warm, clean whelping area for her. Limit traffic and activity around the area. Most dogs will deliver on their own without human intervention, but keep your veterinarian's number handy in case you need to call him or her.

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