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Is light spotting normal for a pregnant dog nearing delivery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Female | unspayed

my dachshund is about 58 days in to her pregnancy and i noticed that she has spotted about a dime size amount of light colored blood is this normal?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2017

This is not uncommon, I would recommend strict bed rest for her now until she delivers - most especially no jumping or stretching. Contact your vets office to advise them of the changes, they may wish to start her on antibiotics also

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