PREGNANCY DISCHARGE (NORMAL VS ABNORMAL)
WHAT THIS SYMPTOM USUALLY MEANS
Pregnant pets may have mild discharge, but foul-smelling, bloody, or green discharge before labor indicates complications.
MOST COMMON CAUSES
MILD
• Clear mucus discharge late pregnancy
MEDICAL
• Placental separation
• Infection
• Early labor
• Uterine inflammation
EMERGENCY
• Green discharge before active labor
• Heavy bleeding
• Signs of fetal distress
RED FLAGS
• Foul odor
• Fever
• Green-black discharge before puppies/kittens
• If unsure, treat as urgent.
AT-HOME CARE
• Keep clean
• Minimize stress
WHAT A VETERINARIAN WILL CHECK
• Ultrasound
• Temperature
• Fetal heart rates
MOST LIKELY DIAGNOSES
• Infection
• Premature labor
• Placental issues
WHEN TO SCHEDULE
• Immediate: green or bloody discharge
• 24 hrs: mild unclear discharge
LONGEVITY IMPACT
Pregnancy complications affect maternal survival.
LONGEVITY CONSULT
Helpful post-partum for recovery planning.