About mucus plug

Question
QUESTION: How long after a pregnant dogs mucus plug does she give birth to her pups? & what exactly does a mucus plug look like?

tonight (2:00am) my female went pee and a long clear slimy string came out right after ..I'm guess this is the mucus plug or part of one? She is on day 61 now of her pregnancy & has just gotten her milk today as well.

ANSWER: Hi Kayla, Here is a site with photos of the Mucus plug - This can happen 4 -5 days before the Labor starts.  Please read up on this experience and be ready:  Make sure you have a VET to call if any problems rise:
read here:
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/breedingdogs/whelpingtextbook1labormucusplug.htm


Good Luck!


Marie Peppers LPN MA

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QUESTION: Hi, today I started taking her temperature & at 2:34pm it was 96.3..I checked again at 4:00pm and it read 96.0 ...does this indicate that she will go into labor within 12 hours or so?

Answer
Body Temperature should drop 1-2 Degrees:

Before giving birth, a dog's body temperature will drop a good amount.
About a day before labor,  the dog's temperature will drop 1 or 2 degrees.

It's hard to say but Looks like it may be 24 to 48 hrs.  ( this is just a good guess on my part)

Please remember to consult your Vet if you have any major questons.


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Marie