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  • Your pregnant dog, or Dam, goes through many exciting changes during her 63 days of pregnancy, including loss of her mucus plug. When the mucus plug comes out of your dog, she will begin to leak mucus.

    Significance

    The loss of the mucus plug indicates that delivery of the puppies is near. A Dam should deliver in 4 to 5 days after releasing the mucus plug.

    Function

    The mucus plug protects the Dam's body from infections that could enter the uterus and harm the unborn litter.

    Identification

    Dams can either leak mucus in small quantities or release the entire mucus plug at one time. Small amounts of mucus will discharge from the vulva area.

    Features

    The mucus plug is small, hard and brown. It is present on or near the vulva when it discharges. The size of the mucus plug varies depending on the dog breed and the individual Dam.

    Misconceptions

    Delivery does not start the moment mucus leaks from the vulva or when the mucus plug releases.

    Source:

    Dog Breed Info Center

    Dog Health Guide: Dog Pregnancy

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