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About Karen Brittan
Expertise
I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer. I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Experience
I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.

Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com

Organizations
Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.

Education/Credentials
Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.

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Dogs - pregnant dog

Expert: Karen Brittan - 11/7/2009

Question
Hi, I have a dog that I got about 4 weeks ago well I didn't know it but she is pregnant. I'm a little concerned she hasn't eaten since yesterday and she has a lot of dark green almost brown mucus coming out of her do they usually have this before having pups?

Answer
Most of them will quit eating just before labor starts, so I expect that delivery will be starting within 24 hours. Green discharge before delivery is not a good sign as that means that a placenta has detached, so I expect that she will have at least one dead puppy unless she is already in active labor and can expel that puppy quickly. She should be seen by a veterinarian, who will probably want to initiate labor if she hasn't started yet.

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