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.
This box should be prepared ahead of time; this will also give your dog some time to get acclimated to the area. Temperature. Approximately 14 days before the dog is expected to go into labor, the owner should begin taking her temperature rectally, once per day, at the same time each day. The dogâs temperature will fall somewhere between 101Â°F and 102.5Â°F. A drop in the body temperature signals the beginning of labor.