My dog is 66 days pregnant, no puppies. When should I call the vet?

If she is 66 days I would definitely recommend seeing a vet as soon as you can. It’s possible that she is in stage one of labor, but at 66 days she is past the average gestation length and it’s possible that she is having difficulty with labor or that there are problems with the puppies. A vet can check to see if she is in labor and can also determine whether or not the puppies might be in distress. If you start to see active contractions your should see a puppy within 30-69 minutes and she should not go more than 4 hours between puppies.

Hello. The average gestation for dogs is 58-68 days, so she should be getting very close. As long as she seems happy, I do not think you have anything to worry about just yet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thabk you for submitting your question regarding your dog. The gestation period in a dog can be up to 72 days depending on the date that you are counting from and it can vary between pregnancies. I suspect that she will have the puppies soon. If she appears to be in distress and has not given birth, then you will need to contact her veterinarian. Good luck!

Continue to wait. There is a range for pets when it comes to when they will actually give birth, just like in people. The range is 58-72 days with an average of 65 days. So continue to monitor her for signs of impending labor. If she does start the labor process and is having complications then it's best to take her to your nearest vet for assistance. Here is a website link with things to watch out for. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678 Best wishes with Tasha and her impending puppies. I hope everything goes well.

Just keep an eye on MJ tonight. A dog's pregnancy can last up to 68 days, so there is still a little of time for her to go into labor. If she hasn't gone into labor by tomorrow, then take her into the vet right away. Best of luck.

At 51 days you still have a week of anticipation. Gestation in dogs is 56 to 68, in rarest cases 70 days. The average is 63 to 65 days, which means most dogs will whelp between 63 and 65 days. Do keep your appointment with the vet as you may want some x-rays done to know how many puppies your dog will have. This will take a lot of worrying away as you know when whelping is done. Do not rely on temperatures, it works in some dogs and does not in others.

Average gestation period is anywhere from 58-72 days with an average of 65 days, so technically she is not overdue, just longer than the average. I would continue to monitor since she is not showing any signs of being in distress or trouble. If she goes past day 72, then certainly it is worthwhile getting her seen by your vet to ensure the puppies are still healthy and to consider a c-section. Here is a website link to help guide you moving forward --> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951546 I hope that things work out well for Marshmellow moving forward. Best wishes and take care. : )