Should I worry about my 10-year-old pregnant dog's pink discharge?

Pashka should be taken to an emergency hospital immediately. Your descriptions is very concerning for signs associated with what we call pyometra, an infection of the uterus that if left untreated is fatal. This is definitely not something you want to wait on!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Lady is feeling sick. Are you sure she is pregnant? If she recently had a heat cycle and is now acting sick with vaginal discharge, i would be concerned that she may have a pyometra, or uterine infection. If she is pregnant but isn’t acting like she feels well I would recommend she be evaluated to ensure that everything is going ok with her pregnancy. I would recommend she be seen by her regular veterinarian, have any necessary testing done (X-rays, ultrasound, bloodwork to check for infection) and start on any treatment if she needs it. Good luck!

With these symptoms I worry that your dog may have a pyometra instead of being pregnant. Pyometras typically develop around 3-6 weeks after they go into heat and present as bloody discharge, lethargy, abdominal swelling, etc. I would recommend that she is seen by a veterinarian who can perform an ultrasound to make sure she isn't suffering from an infection.

Any discharge when pregnant is concerning and i would recommend a vet check as soon as possible to rule out infection or early labor/puppy loss. The lameness may or may not be related and should also be assessed, to minimise pain and discomfort.

It's possible the discharge could be the beginning signs of labor, and keeping the area clean and free of hair and debris will help if she is going into labor. That said, if the discharge continues and she doesn't produce any puppies after a few hours, she seems in distress, or she is in labor for several hours/exhausted without any puppies it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP.

Some discharge can be normal during pregnancy, but the best thing to do is to take her to a vet who deals with canine reproduction for a full exam. I would do a vaginal cytology and/or culture to see if the discharge is normal, and take xrays or do an abdominal ultrasound to see how far along she is and to make sure the feti look normal, and that there is no sign of gas in the uterus which can indicate dead puppies. She should be far enough along to see heartbeats and count a heart rate on the puppies, which is the best indication of puppy health. Feel free to schedule a consult if you'd like to discuss this in more depth. Hope that helps!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am concerned about Abby. If you are sure she was bred and is pregnant, being in stage 2 labor for 8 hours is serious for Abby and her puppies. If you aren't sure she is pregnant she could have an infected uterus (pyometra) and the discharge is puss. A pyometra is a surgical emergency. I recommend that you take Abby to an emergency clinic right away to have her evaluated. I wish you the best of luck!