Hi i have 3 lovely pups only 14 hours old I've been laying down next to whelping box every few hours just to make sure there all feeding and latching on fine as I have one that seems to whimper a little (not much) but they seem to be fine, But I noticed one pooped on its own without mum lucking her it was like a dark colour it did seem dark red but not sure as I have a night light on is this normal she seems to be fine in her self shes not dehydrated lovely glossy coat ext

http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/general-interest/newborn-puppy/

"Urine and Faeces

A newborn puppy requires manual stimulation to pass urine and faeces. The mother does this by licking the perineal region (around the anus). The first faecal material passed is called the ‘meconium’. This is dark and greasy in appearance. After this, the faeces should be of toothpaste consistency or firmer and of a dark yellow to brown colour. By 2-3 weeks of age, the puppy should be able to pass urine and faeces spontaneously."

I did read the same thing online it was like a toothpaste form it could of been dark drown but i dont no if it was the light as its a mood changer light witch i put on Orange through the night so it isn't bright but just a nice glow so i can keep an see better maybe it was that that made it look a dark dark red shes fine I have to say just with her being the littlest im more concerned but shes still okay today and shes very active she crawls all over the box lol