My dog had puppies 6 weeks ago. Is dark vulva discharge normal?

Yes, it is common to see slight discharge for several weeks after whelping. Monitor for lethargy, fever, loss of appetite or heavy discharge. Seek veterinary attention if you notice any of the listed symptoms.

Hello. This is a normal discharge called lochia. It is the remains of the uterine lining being expelled & this may continue for up to 12 weeks after a bitch gives birth. As long as it does worsen or contains signs of bright red blood, then this is a normal part of the whelping process. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor giril. This looks like dark serosanguinous fluid, which could indicate an infection of her uterus. This often occurs post-labor or post-menstrual cycle. I would highly recommend taking Willow to your local vet to have her blood tested and vitals checked (temperature especially) to make sure she is ok. Often-times if there is an infection of the uterus (pyometra), the pet will have a fever, decreased appetite, sometimes vomiting and loose stool. I do hope that your pet Willow will be ok moving forward. Best wishes and take care!

Yes, dogs can normally have a dark discharge known as lochia for a few days after giving birth. It should turn green shortly after whelping, and then turn to a rust color 48 hours post-partum. This discharge should not have any odor, and Nagai should not show any signs of illness. If the discharge persists in a black color, has an odor, or she shows signs of illness, she will need to see a vet immediately.

Mucous could be a sign of a urinary tract infection if accompanied by frequent urination or blood in the urine. It can also be seen with vaginitis. A small amount of mucous can be normal for some dogs. If you're only seeing mucous and Zelda is not excessively licking her vulva you can probably monitor for a few days but if the mucous continues I'd recommend having your vet examine her.

This discharge may be normal, but it could also indicate infection. Ideally, Cocoa should be physically examined by your veterinarian to confirm all is well and the pups are doing fine. Monitor her for lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, excessive discharge or active bleeding.

It's not normal for a dog to have a black bloody discharge with a bad smell during her heat, and I would have Pip seen by a vet right away. I would be very concerned that this dark blood and bad smell could be indicative of an infection of the uterus. Have her seen by a vet ASAP for a health check.