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.
Call your vet if your pregnant dog struggles for over 60 minutes with no puppies produced. If more than four hours pass between the delivery of each pup, you should call your vet. If your dog is in obvious pain or she is beyond 70 days of pregnancy, a vet should be notified. Pregnant dogs can often have a high temperature during and after the birth of her puppies and this is normal. With most dog pregnancies, the dog will do all the work and you can enjoy the recreation of life.