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Canine Whelping Signs. Within the 24 hours before labor begins, the mucus plug that covers and protects the cervical canal releases. The American Kennel Club website warns that the mucus release isn't very noticeable. More reliable indicators include restlessness and neediness in the expectant mother.
A naturally occurring phenomenon, the mucus plug protects the baby from bacterial infection while in the womb. While knowing the great importance of the mucus plug, you might wonder when in the pregnancy the mucus plug comes out, what the mucus plug looks like and how long after passing the mucus plug will the labor start. Read to find out the answer to all these questions.