Is yellow milk normal for my pregnant dog? Why can't I feel puppies?

Thnk you for submitting your question regarding Kim. If she is pregnant and getting close to going into labor, her body will produce colostrum. This is a special milk for the puppies to consume immediately after birth. It will look different than normal milk. This could be what you are seeing. However, it is important for her to see a veterinarian to ensure there is not a problem. I hope this information helps!

A normal healthy dog is pregnant for about 63 days before going into labor. If you know when she was bred you can count the days to see how far along she is. It can be normal to not be able to palpate the pups in her abdomen, especially if she is a big dog. It can also be normal for the mammary glands to leak a small amount of milk prior to the pups being born.

This is not normal, and Asuna has to see a vet immediately. This discharge can be a sign of a complication in her pregnancy, and she needs veterinary attention right away. Please take her into an ER vet; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Leaving this without veterinary treatment can be fatal to both her and her puppies. I hope this helps!

Green or discolored milk indicates mastitis or an infection in the mammary glands. Your veterinarian should examine her and put her on an appropriate prescription antibiotic to treat the infection before the pups are born. If the milk is not normal by the time the pups are born, you will have to bottle feed them and not allow them to nurse. Your dog is past the recommended age for breeding. It would be best to not breed her again. The recommended age for a larger breed such as an Akita to be bred for puppies is 2-5 years of age. I would recommend that you discuss having her spayed after this litter. Thank you

IF she is having contractions then she is probably coming into labor very soon, the yellow fluids from the vaginal area are not uncommon at this stage, you should probably expect puppies in the next 24 hours.

It may mean Pinkie didn't get pregnant when she mated with your male, or she could be pregnant or suffering a false pregnancy. Without seeing her in person, I can't say for certain. I'd take her into the vet in a couple of weeks to see if she is pregnant or not. Best of luck.

If she became pregnant on June 18, then Brownie is 57 days along. It is possible that she is starting to create milk. Dogs do not always "look" pregnant, especially if she is having a small litter. She is far enough along to have your vet do an x-ray to check for puppies. I recommend this also so that you will know how many puppies to expect while she is labor. It is possible that she is not pregnant and is exhibiting signs associated with false pregnancy. Most dogs will clear a false pregnancy on their own without treatment. Here is some more helpful information: Birthing puppies: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678 False pregnancy: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1896