Do dogs have mucus plugs like humans?? Meaning if there is a blood tinge--usually not bright red--but a brownish color---or should i be concerned as she had a small amount of brown tinged mucus
Kim

I know that mucus is released a few hours before labour starts, but I'm not certain about the colour.

well the vet tech at the on call office__my vet is gone for the holidays---said that brownish is OK as long as her temp doesn't go up really high. To keep an eye on her. Dogs have mucus plugs similiar to humans i guess---what color is the stuff the comes right before the first puppy is presented?? anyone know
Kim

hi kim,
normally a bitch will lose a mucus plug ,just before labour start, it's normally clear,but can contain a small amount of blood,you should go to your vet if she lose's any green discharge,before a pup is born.when she has her first puppy the green is normal,but any before first puppy and your bitch need's to see a vet immediatly,dont worry everything will go fine .

Hi my friend,
I think your girl is going to have those pups today:)Good luck,I know all will go well:) Melanie

Well no temp change and the vet tech said that the brownish color is probably a combination of the yukky stuff inside and dirt that she's laying in. no panting or temp drop though--Of course she could've dropp and me not seen it. Appears all she wants todo is sleep
kim

Sound's like she won't be long now , lots of luck with everything, keep us posted on how she does,
Julie
Ps i emailed you last night Re photo's

Thanks again for emailing me and i hope it won't be long--she is resting now and i am gonna finish painting a shower stall. Sounds like fun HUH---hoping tonights the night---and will keep you posted thanks
Kim

Hi Kim,
Surely it can't be much longer!!! You must be dropping with exhaustion. It's a shame you don't know when she was mated...do you know if the sire is the same breed - I think I missed the early posts.
Let us know how it goes.
:)

NO the sire is a chin mix----and i have since signed the papers to rescue him as well---so i will have both dogs here with me--along with my shih tzu. She sire is 5lbs---so i am betting she has 5-6 pups and she's gonna go soon I HOPE---
i will keep ya posted
Kim