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Question by jewl
Submitted on 7/21/2003
Related FAQ: rec.pets.dogs: Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies FAQ
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my dog had her pups about 8 hours or so ago now there is a very dark green to possibly black discharge.  How worried should I be? Is this normal.  She seems to be acting different in the last hour or so. Almost like she needs to deliver again.

 
 

Answer by Pam
Submitted on 3/23/2004
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My dog has been in labor for close to 24 hours. She also went hours without delivering a puppy. I noticed dark green discharge and within a few minutes, out came a puppy. I got scared because she went so long between puppies and I knew she had more. We rushed to the vet only to go home with a high bill and 2 more puppies born without any intervention. We were sent home knowing that there is one more puppy. She just had more dark green discharge, so I am expecting a puppy any minute. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad we went to the vet. It set my mind at ease, and you never know what could have happened. Chances are, she's fine and will be delivering again soon, but if you are overly worried go to the vet. Our pets are worth the money.

 

Answer by mlb6269@aol.com
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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This is normal.  It should subside in a day or so. If you can keep her from eating the placenta's at birth (except one or two), you will have less of a problem.

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 7/3/2004
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It is not uncommon for there to be long periods of time between puppies, but if it exceeds 2 hours call your vet. Sometimes you can request a shot of oxitosen induce labor after 2 hours. It is good for your dog to eat the after birth it helps them so they are not hungry right after delivery, and it is all in all good for them.

 

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