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Originally Posted by starstella92  I'd always read that you should be taking the temperature several days before her due date to be keeping track of her temp (plus, you never know when she could have them- possibly early, though not likely with a first litter). My girl didn't mind me doing it though, or at least didn't act distressed in any way. So yes, maybe it's different for different dogs; the last thing you want to do is stress her out. My gir'ls belly had dropped approx. 2-3 days before delivery. But the temperature was also on it's way down at around that same time. I noticed your girl's temp. hasn't dropped significantly yet, though I've been told sometimes it doesn't always do this. My vet told me not to rely on the temperature drop, as it doesn't always happen. You never know, I guess. Every dog is different. |
Taking temp can at times be an indicator....but if you're taking it, the temp must be down for 24 hours to be an indicator that she'd getting ready to whelp. So, that would mean your taking it 4 to 8 times during a 24 hour period.....and then what it fluxuates up and down.....
Now here's my experience with temp taking.....I don't.....none of my girls temps have dropped prior to whelping....so, I just don't do it, keeping stress to a minimum and just leaving them alone......What I do is monitor them very closely for changes in their personalities....staring out into space...pacing, scratching......watching their bellies...I've seen a girl begin contractions while she was asleep. The day before their first due date.....bellies are shaved as well as her private area.....they are bathed in a good medicated shampoo, nails are cut and any quick leg trimming to make sure a pup doesn't get strangled in the coat.....