Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

  • Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!

My pregnant dog has green discharge, is it a medical emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed

Please help my dig is pregnant and she has been having green vaginal discharge and we don't know her due date. Please

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2017

Pepper needs to see a vet immediately, as this is a medical emergency. A green discharge isn't normal and can indicate that the placenta has separated before the puppy has been born. You need to take her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Other Answers

  • Image profile

    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 4th, 2016

    Greenish black discharge could be a sign of placental separation and you should see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Usually puppies born even a few days early do not have a suckle reflex or mature lungs and do not survive, but it is often difficult to know the exact due date unless ovulation timing tests were performed since sperm can live for a week or more in the female reproductive tract.

    Vote icon

    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

  • Image profile

    Answered By Anna M., DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 1st, 2019

    Hello, and thanks for your question. Cocoa needs to go to the vet right away. Presence of green discharge can be meconium, which means the puppy may be in distress. If Cocoa is having trouble delivering the pup, her life (and the lives of her potential pups) could be in danger. It's very important to get her prompt medical care. Your vet will likely start with an x-ray, to determine how many puppies are present. She might require a c-section to deliver the pups if they're not coming out naturally. I recommend calling ahead to the vet. In these situations, prompt medical care is important - but if you have the option of a few nearby vet clinics, it would be best to go to a clinic that has ultrasound abilities, if possible. Checking on the puppies' heartbeats with ultrasound can help indicate how much distress they are in, which can help guide the decision to give it time vs jump to a c-section. Hope this helps. Good luck to you!

    Vote icon

    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

See More Answers

Related Questions

Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?
Is your mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and pussy? Dr. Melanie, a certified vet, discusses severe eye issues like infection or abscess, urging an immediate visit.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?
Is your rat breathing heavily, won't eat, and has no energy? A Licensed Vet Tech explains potential causes like infection and age, urging a vet visit for diagnosis.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
Is my female rat pregnant? What are the visual signs of rat pregnancy?
Frustrated trying to tell if your rat is pregnant from a photo? A Petco vet explains why a physical exam or sonogram is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?
See red spots on your pet? A certified Petco vet discusses common causes like allergies, infections, or mites, guiding you on diagnosis and treatment options.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?
Is your pet limping and can't bear weight? A certified vet explains why a suspected fracture needs immediate diagnosis and safe pain relief. Get expert guidance.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
My dwarf hamster has a shut eye and is limping. What should I do?
Is your dwarf hamster struggling with eye issues or limping? A trusted vet offers expert guidance on symptoms and crucial next steps for comfort and care.
Updated on December 04, 2025
image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Book Now

Sponsored