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.
If your dog is in labor and is having contractions, she should deliver a puppy within a reasonable period of time. If she continues to have hard contractions for half an hour to an hour, but no puppy arrives, she could have a stuck puppy or another problem preventing the birth.