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

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She's pregnant I'm wondering if it's normal for the milk to be yellow? I've dealt with canine pregnancies before but I don't recall yellow milk..I have a bad memory maybe I just forgot but I'm still curious. I can't feel any puppies yet so I'm wondering how long she has left. I know she's nearing the end cause of the milk. My other dog had a big litter (10) and I could feel them moving a few days before she went into labor. Could Lucy just have a smaller litter and that's why I can't feel em? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 22 days old | 40 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sometimes milk may look a little opaque, but it should not look completely yellow. Signs of an infection would include dark colored mammary glands that are painful, firm, and warm to the touch. If any of these are noted, then Lucy should be seen immediately by her veterinarian. You may be able to feel puppies towards the end of the pregnancy, but most often they are difficult to feel as they are surrounded by placental fluid. An much more accurate way to detect puppies is with an x-ray or even an ultrasound. Have Lucy evaluated by her veterinarian to make sure that she does not have an infection of her mammary glands and/or to check for how many puppies she is carrying. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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

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