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My pregnant dog is leaking dark green fluid. Labor or emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed

Mykka is 57 days pregnant and is leaking a dark green fluid is she in labour or is it something that I should be worried about

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 23rd, 2016

If Mykka is 57 days pregnant, she should be very close to giving birth since normal gestation in dogs is generally 57-63 days from the breeding date. If the green fluid is thin and watery, it may be normal discharge signifying that she will be starting labor soon. If it's thick and very dark green, then this is more concerning - usually this indicates a placental separation, which can be dangerous for her and the babies if she isn't quite ready to whelp yet. I would recommend having her checked by a vet as soon as possible - he/she can ultrasound the puppies and check fetal heart rates to see if any of them are in distress or if there are any problems with the appearance of the uterus. Depending on what is found, she may need close observation for the next few days, or an emergency c-section.

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    Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 1st, 2017

    Hi there, I assume Layla is pregnant and the fluid is from her vulva? The green fluid is a concern for me because it is usually from the placenta which has separated. I would take her to your vet today to have an exam and decide if she's having a problem with labor. If she's about due to give birth, your vet may suggest a c section to try to deliver live pups. Don't wait this one out, take her in as soon as you can. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 15th, 2020

    Take Yemyem into a vet now. Dark green discharge with no puppies indicates premature separation of the placenta. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; 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.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 23rd, 2017

    This is a medical emergency and Isis has to see a vet now. This green fluid indicates premature separation of the placenta, so for the life of her and her puppies, she needs veterinary treatment now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; 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.

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