What you may notice
- A drop in rectal temperature below about 99.0°F (37.2°C).
- Restlessness, panting, shivering and nesting.
- Refusing food.
Care and feeding
Watch for a temperature drop below 99.0°F (37.2°C), nesting, panting and refusing food. Active labor usually follows within 12 to 24 hours.
She may refuse food in the last 24 hours. Keep fresh water available.
Vet this week
Know your emergency clinic. Call if she goes more than a few days past day 65 from ovulation without labor.