I just got a female dog who had puppies 3-4 days ago. She is a terrier type dog, somewhat nervous and a bit scared. I brought her home last night and thought I had seen some black dirt on her hind leg from digging the hole she had her puppies in.
I am worried something is wrong with her because she has black on her hind legs, it looks like it is discharge from having the puppies. I've never had a litter of pups so I dont know if this is normal.
She wont leave the puppies side except when I make her, I did finally carried her outside to meet the other dogs and to get some air. She wouldnt go to the bathroom so we went back inside. A couple hours later I coaxed her to go out and poop. She hasnt drank much and hasnt eaten anything except what I give her while she is in the box with the pups.
Any one have any suggestions as to whether this discharge is normal? I can deal with her not eating or drinking and staying close by the pups with patience. I'm just worried I need to take her to the vet and that if I dont she will be very sick or die.
Da worried Bunny
I am worried something is wrong with her because she has black on her hind legs, it looks like it is discharge from having the puppies. I've never had a litter of pups so I dont know if this is normal.
She wont leave the puppies side except when I make her, I did finally carried her outside to meet the other dogs and to get some air. She wouldnt go to the bathroom so we went back inside. A couple hours later I coaxed her to go out and poop. She hasnt drank much and hasnt eaten anything except what I give her while she is in the box with the pups.
Any one have any suggestions as to whether this discharge is normal? I can deal with her not eating or drinking and staying close by the pups with patience. I'm just worried I need to take her to the vet and that if I dont she will be very sick or die.
Da worried Bunny