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labor?

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Question
i have a 3 yr old boxer due today with her first litter, shes been panting and passing a dark blakish discharge since last  night is rhis normal and what do i need to expect it was 63 days today your help would be greatly be appreciated

Answer
Contact your vet immediately. Dark discharge is not normal. No bleeding is. The dark discharge is a sign of a problem.

Go to: http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html
to help you through this unless the vet (and he/she should) tell you to bring her in ASAP.