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My 2 year old Mini Daschund just had her first litter two ...

Sent to Pet Experts December 7 2005 at 5:26 AM
   

My 2 year old Mini Daschund just had her first litter two weeks ago and she still seems to be having a pink/red mucus discharge. Is this normal for this long or should she be checked out by a Vet. She seems to be eating real well and I have her on Vitamin suppliments for nursing and she is pretty active but I keep having to change out the linens in the birth room as she is spotting on them with this discharge.

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Age: 2; Female; Breed: Mini Dapple Daschund

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Just letting Nature take its course unsure if normal or not

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December 7 2005 at 5:28 AM (2 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
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Traces of discharge may persist for up to three weeks following delivery. I would go ahead and schedule a vet visit with her to have her checked out if her rectal temp is elevated (above 102.5). Dogs are subject to infection following birth so you need to keep a close eye on this.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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