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Dog just gave birth. Is dark poop and bloody pee normal for new moms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 1 year and 8 months old | 21 lbs

My brownie had a puppy today (just one) bt now after 10 hours she have a dark black poop and blood came in pee. Is it normal or i should consult a vet?

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is unusual for a German Shephard to have only one puppy, so having an x-ray to make sure no more puppies are present is a good idea. Black poop is normal as the mother dog usually eats the placenta, and this turns the poop black. A bit of red in the pee can be normal, as there can be some inflammation and blood present in the vulva, however large amounts is not normal. Best of luck with Brownie and the puppy!

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