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My dog is pregnant and has brown discharge. Is this normal at 51 days?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 64 lbs

My dog is about 51 days pregnant, yesterday she started a brown gooey looking discharge ? What could this mean

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2017

It could be normal discharge. I would not be concerned about it if she is still acting normal and eating and drinking ok. We only get alarmed if we see green or black discharge (which could indicate placental rupture). Here is more information on other things to watch out for that could indicate she is having complications of her pregnancy. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=678&S=0&EVetID=0

Continue to monitor her and expect her to go into labor around day 65, but it can occur anywhere between 58-72 days gestation. Best wishes and take care.
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