How Do You Tell If A Jack Russell Is In Labor?

All dogs including Jack Russell can show some signs of labor before start of true labor. These signs are

1. Loss of appetite
2. Restlessness and pacing
3. Agitation
4. Reduction in rectal temperature below 100 F
5. Nesting behavior

After appearance of these signs, dogs can start to shake and strain to push puppy. This condition is called labor. By noting these signs of labor, you can know that your Jack Russell is going to give her puppies.

Your dog's temp will drop below 99.9. She will start digging (nesting,) and she will start to pant. This sums it up in just a few sentences, but here's a great website that will help you: Www.debbiejensen.com

My jack russell seems to be in labor. During last night she had heavy panting and has been like that all today and she is hiding in the cupboard and shaking now. Do you think she is in distress

I think my jack russell is in labour could you please tell me how long this should last thankyou