2007-01-03 22:17:43 · 9 answers · asked by destiny_alight 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi destiny_alight!!
It is normal for dogs to have a slight discharge at certain times, such as when they are in heat. Most of the time, however, a genital discharge is a sure sign of infection, and you will need to take care of it right away.
Female dogs to have a genital discharge. Female pets that haven't been spayed will sometimes get a serious uterine infection called pyometra. This can result in a bloody, pus-filled discharge. It commonly occurs about 45 to 60 days after the pet was in heat and wasn't bred.
Discharges will sometimes occur in pregnant dogs when they are about to have a miscarriage. This is nature's way of taking care of abnormal fetuses or an infection in the womb that would otherwise threaten the mother's life. This type of discharge will usually be bloody, possibly with a little pus mixed in.
You should suspect that something is wrong if the new mother, who is generally overprotective, ignores her offspring or refuses to eat. This type of infection usually causes a foul-smelling vaginal discharge that starts out watery and a little red, and then gets thicker and turns dark brown and contains pus as the infection progresses.
If your dog is listless, lacks an appetite, drinks a lot of water, and is paying a lot of attention to her backside - such as excessive licking - check under her tail for a discharge. If you see a discharge, take her back to the vet immediately, my advises. Your vet will be able to give you advice on how to help your dog prepare for birth, what to watch for, and things that would be emergency situations.
Good luck! Jason Homan
2007-01-03 22:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This is perfectly normal in pregnancy & a sure sign that your girl is pregnant. As long as the discharge is clear, there's nothing to worry about.
2007-01-04 06:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by anwen55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is more likely to be normal and healthy but if she is anywhere near her date then she is prob unplugged the mucas and in slow pup birth.
2007-01-04 06:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by sarah 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe it's her mucous plug. Which means her water should "break" next.
Call you vet, puppies may be on their way!
2007-01-04 06:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Gem 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
maybe if it's clear, then it's not biggy but just check with your vet.
2007-01-04 06:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd say call the vet asap !!
2007-01-04 06:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by IloveMarmite 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means you are getting way too close to your dog's fanny!
2007-01-04 06:22:04 · answer #7 · answered by b97st 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Why are u even bothering to ask on here???
Call your vet???!!!
2007-01-04 06:19:27 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
puppy on the wayyyyyyyyyyyy
!!!!!!!
2007-01-04 11:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by hsms.bigestfan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋