Signs of a Labrador about to give birth 1. Loss of appetite

About two to four hours before delivery, the Labrador will start to have a significant decrease in food intake, and may even not want to eat at all, even if it is fed It is not very interested in the snacks that it usually likes to eat; the poop scraper does not need to force it, and does not have to worry about not having the energy to eat. It only needs to prepare easily digestible liquid food, canned food or homemade dog rice, soup, etc., and put On the side, it will eat when it is really needed.

Signs of a Labrador that is about to give birth 2. Body temperature drops

The body temperature of a Labrador in a normal healthy state is between 38 and 39°. It will drop to about 37~38°. The closer to the birth, the lower the body temperature will be. It may even drop to 36° before delivery. While preparing to deliver the baby, the doctor should also help the dog keep warm. It should be noted that once the dog's temperature drops below 36°, it is within the abnormal range and needs to be sent to the doctor in time to avoid accidents.

Signs of Labrador’s imminent birth 3. Irritability

Due to the continuous changes in hormones in the body before delivery, the uterus begins to contract, and Labrador will appear extremely upset. Once stable, start pacing back and forth, scratching the floor, scratching the nest, etc. with their paws. Some dogs may bite sheets, toys and other things; at this time, the owner can gently pet the dog and talk to it to help soothe its emotions.