An appendage growing from the stem of a plant. Leaves are extremely variable in form and function according to species. For example, the needles of pine trees, the spines of cacti, and the bright red parts of the poinsettia plant are all leaves modified for different purposes.
Take her temperature daily as her expected delivery date approaches. Normally a dog's temperature is between 101 and 102 degrees. When your pregnant dog's temperature drops below 100 degrees, that's an indication she'll have her puppies within 24 hours. Once labor begins, it can last up to 12 hours. If your dog's temperature drops significantly, she's ready to give birth soon.
One of the key whelping signs that can predict the birth within 24 hours is a drop in body temperature. Her puppies will likely be born within 24 hours of the drop in temperature. A normal temperature is 101.8; it will usually drop to about 98 to 99.ome or all of these whelping signs may be present. Prepare the whelping box ahead of time (12 weeks before puppies are born-approx. 4 x 5' is ideal, with sides of approximately 2-1/2 - see how to make a dog whelping box. You can also ask our vet a question here.