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its day 62 and no labor signs

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Question
I have a Vizsla on day 62 and she seems miserable but no signs of labor. I've taken her to our vet twice during the pregnancy and all was normal but I'm wondering when to get worried? I really thought she would have gone days ago but nothing.

Answer
Hi Kristi

Gestation is 63 days from conception not necessarily for the day of breeding.  So you can be off by a few days to a week.  No panic there.

The hardest part is the waiting.  You are best to boil water, make tea, settle down with a good book and let Mother Nature do her thing.

You can start worrying when she is pushing, straining and contracting without the end result of a pup.  But before then, deep breathing exercises help.

Good luck