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My 7-week pregnant dog has brownish red discharge. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 8 months old | 100 lbs

My female dog mated June 1st has been about 7 weeks now and I noticed a brownish red discharge is that normal

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 24th, 2018

This discharge may be normal, but it could also indicate infection. Ideally, Cocoa should be physically examined by your veterinarian to confirm all is well and the pups are doing fine. Monitor her for lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, excessive discharge or active bleeding.

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