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.
How long do labrador retrievers carry there puppies? The gestation period for all dogs is 9 weeks, no matter what size they are. You should be taking your dogs temperature twice a day from about day 58 on. When your dog's temperâ¦ature 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.