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The normal temperature for a dog is between 100 and 102 Fahrenheit. Note some breeds can be a bit higher or lower.
You can take your dog's temperature by rectal thermometer. Dog's normal temperature is 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 to 39.2 degrees Celsius).
Feeling the ears, nose or head is not considered a reliable method; you have to determine your dog's internal temperature to find out for certain. This is done using an oral or rectal thermometer, either digital or mercury. Ear thermometers can also be used in dogs. They are generally fast and easy but it is essential to use a proper technique to obtain an accurate temperature.
You should be taking your dogs temperature twice a day from about day 58 on. When your dog's temperature dips drastically, the puppies will be born within 24 hours. A drastic dip is when the dogs temp dips from its normal 101F to about 98F.
it depends on the outside temperature and if the air conditioning is running. Most dogs would say "not long".
Dogs leave their scent so that other dogs don't come into their area. They do this to protect themselves and their owners.
You should be taking your dogs temperature twice a day from about day 58 on. When your dog's temperature dips drastically, the puppies will be born within 24 hours. A drastic dip is when the dogs temp dips from its normal 101F to about 98F.
You dog may have impacted anal gland, or possibly rectal polyps, or a rectal prolapse. Your dog needs to be seen by a veterinarian.
It depends on their coat type, but dogs generally like to be in the same temperature as people. Dogs with longer coats like to be in cooler temperaters.
A half minute short bulbed clinical thermometer is necessary. See that the mercury is completely shaken down to 9O°F or so.The bulb of the thermometer should be lightly greased with Vaseline then gently inserted into the rectum at about two inches. An agitated dog can be held by an assistant.Keep the instrument in position for a full minute, remove, wipe with cotton wool dipped in antiseptic, and look at the level.
You should be taking your dogs temperature twice a day from about day 58 on. When your dog's temperature dips drastically, the puppies will be born within 24 hours. A drastic dip is when the dogs temp dips from its normal 101F to about 98F.
Never leave dogs alone anywhere. You can post an ad about them, or take them to a nearby shelter. If you leave it by itself, that's cruelty to animals.