Signs of a dog's labor before birth

Pregnant dogs usually show signs of labor one day before the actual birth, such as emotional distress, nest-building, and a decrease in body temperature. Owners need to quickly prepare a suitable birthing room for their dogs. As the labor approaches, dogs often begin to whine and pant frequently due to the intense pain before birth, and their breathing becomes rapid. At the same time, the dog's genitals will secrete watery liquid or bloody secretions. When these symptoms appear, the owner should prepare the necessary items to help with the delivery and wait for the dog to give birth.

When a pregnant dog is close to giving birth, she often shows some predictive signs. If the owner observes the following conditions, it means that the dog is likely to give birth in a short period of time, and they should prepare in advance.

One day before the dog gives birth, there are usually some signs, such as emotional distress, a decrease in body temperature by about 1 degree Celsius, nest-building, and searching for a quiet place to give birth. This indicates that the dog's labor is imminent, and it is recommended that the owner prepare a quiet and light-proof birthing room for the dog.
It is worth noting that dogs have strong endurance. If a dog shows signs of panting, gasping, and rapid breathing, it means that she is in great pain. This pre-labor pain response is usually a symptom of imminent delivery.
Additionally, when a dog is about to give birth, the owner can observe that the dog's genitals will secrete fluids, mostly watery liquid caused by ruptured amniotic membranes, and it may also flow bloody secretions. The owner should promptly bring the dog to the prepared birthing room and provide a quiet and light-proof environment for the dog to give birth peacefully and smoothly.

Note: Once the owner discovers signs of imminent labor in the dog, they should promptly prepare items for delivery, such as scissors, iodine, cotton thread, etc. If the dog experiences difficulties during labor that the owner cannot handle, such as dystocia, she should be immediately taken to a pet hospital for a caesarean section.