Over time, fungi species can become resistant to the chemicals in fungicides, and higher rates or more frequent fungicide applications may be ineffective. Worldwide, resistance is appearing in an increasing number of pathogens in field crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, ornamentals and turfgrass.
Step 2. Take the dog's temperature twice a day in the week before delivery. A dog's normal temperature is 100 degrees F and will drop by approximately two degrees within 24 hours of the start of labor.
Understand the normal progression of pregnancy. The average gestation period for a dog is between 58 and 68 days. Try to accurately pinpoint when conception occurred so you can anticipate labor accordingly. By 45 days into the pregnancy, your vet can use x-rays to detect the number of puppies in the litter.