Pam, According to Pam A Holst, DVM, author of Canine Reproduction: A Breeders Guide", this is a secondary sign of pregnancy. She states: "A clear discharge of mucus will almost always be seen with pregnancy, and it seems to be quite a reliable sign. It is first noticed about four to five weeks after breeding and continues until parturition. To my knowledge, the source of the mucus has never been investigated. It could originate from mucous glands of the cervix. If the discharge is odorless and clear, then it is normal." My bitch who is 31 days pregnant had a large mucus discharge on her 27th day. I also noticed the same thing on my other bitch during her last pregnancy. Pat Castle Kennels Where Shepherds of Distinction Reign www.castlekennels.com I am helping a friend of mine with a pregnant bitch. She was bred on Dec 7th. Making her 53 days now. She went to go pee and this long clear string of mucos was hanging from her vulva.no red, no green, no obvious contractions, nothing else. Has anyone ever heard or seen this? Is this a sign of potential early labor? She is huge and loads of milk already. ================================= ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================