could this be the start of labor - YorkieTalk.com Forums

spicey_blonde · 03-09-2008, 07:39 PM

I noticed earlier something that is or looks like mucus on the puppy pad. She isn't showing any other signs of being in labor. Just wondering if this could be my only sign that she is about to have her babies. Also her tummy was very cool to the touch this afternoon now it feels like she has been laying on a heating pad. Any advice is welcome

yorkiekist · 03-09-2008, 07:43 PM

Usually she will start rooting around and "nesting" in her bed and start panting when labor starts. Do you know her due date?

spicey_blonde · 03-09-2008, 07:50 PM

She has done very little in moving her blankets. She is due on or around the 15 that would be 65 days. I do understand and know that it could be before or after that day

yorkiekist · 03-09-2008, 07:54 PM

I would take her temp morning and night. Normal is 101 to 102, but usually when it drops to 100 or less, labor will start within 12 to 24 hours.

Baba · 03-09-2008, 10:45 PM

I would start watching her close at 60-61 days , normal gestation is 61 days, and the post above about taking her temperature is good advice.

03-09-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
spicey_blonde Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 17	could this be the start of labor I noticed earlier something that is or looks like mucus on the puppy pad. She isn't showing any other signs of being in labor. Just wondering if this could be my only sign that she is about to have her babies. Also her tummy was very cool to the touch this afternoon now it feels like she has been laying on a heating pad. Any advice is welcome

03-09-2008, 10:45 PM	#5
Baba Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14	labor I would start watching her close at 60-61 days , normal gestation is 61 days, and the post above about taking her temperature is good advice.

03-09-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	Usually she will start rooting around and "nesting" in her bed and start panting when labor starts. Do you know her due date?

03-09-2008, 07:50 PM	#3
spicey_blonde Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 17	She has done very little in moving her blankets. She is due on or around the 15 that would be 65 days. I do understand and know that it could be before or after that day

03-09-2008, 07:54 PM	#4
yorkiekist YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: HOT, HOT, HOT AZ Posts: 3,150	I would take her temp morning and night. Normal is 101 to 102, but usually when it drops to 100 or less, labor will start within 12 to 24 hours.