Lochia refers to the uterine discharge after a dog gives birth. It usually gradually decreases and disappears within a short period of time (about 2 weeks) after delivery. Here's how the color of your dog's lochia may change:
Reddish or light pink: This is the most common color of lochia in the first few days after giving birth, usually due to the sloughing of surface cells from the uterine wall mixing with blood. discharge.
Brown or tan: As the postpartum period goes by, the color of lochia becomes darker and even appears brown or tan. This is because the uterine wall tissue is repairing itself and expelling old blood in a thick state.
Clear or white: After the lochia discharge decreases, there may also be clear or white fluid discharge. At this time, the female dog has begun to enter the recovery period.
It should be reminded that if the lochia color becomes abnormally foul-smelling, massive bleeding, fever, etc. occur, you need to seek medical treatment immediately to ensure the health of the female dog.
