Her temps at 8am 98.7 so she is still going down. Once it goes completely down, then the 1st stage begins. Normal temp range for a dog is 101 to 102.5. We are looking for a low of 98. The checking temps dp not always work as you have to catch the drop and then watch the rise but if you do, it is pretty accurate. She did eat today after not eating all yesterday. To me, this say not today. Things can change by evening but we shall see.