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.
Bring all dogs into the house, spay and neuter. Give or sell the puppies with spay/neuter contracts, as well as a return contract if they can't keep the puppy or dog, no matter what age it is. You are really supposed to wait till they are 8 weeks old, but as long as they are eating regular puppy food they will be fine. 8-12 weeks... 6 weeks is fine as long as they are eating dog food and drinking water consistently.