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My senior dog is bleeding vaginally. Is this an emergency? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My elderly dog is bleeding vaginally. What can I do for her?

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Answered By Stacy C.

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 25th, 2014

If your elderly dog has vaginal bleeding you should have her seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible because that is not normal. If she has not been spayed it could be a sign of a uterus infection called pyometra which can be fatal if not treated immediately. Also it could be possible that she has blood in her urine which could be a sign of a urinary tract infection or possibly stones. If she worsens in any way, becomes lethargic, starts vomiting, or starts bleeding more, you should have her seen by a veterinarian immediately.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 14th, 2020

    If Mottie isn't spayed, she could be suffering from a pyometra which is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment. She is extremely sick and this is a medical emergency. You have to take her into a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 5th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am worried that if Candy has vaginal bleeding she could have a uterine infection. Pyometra (infected uterus) is life threatening. I recommend taking her to your Vet for an exam, blood work and belly X-rays. Pyometra requires an emergency spay. Hopefully she is just in heat or has a UTI. I hope this helps and I wish Candy the very best!

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    Answered By Shaneez Wallani, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 1st, 2019

    If Boo has bloody discharge from her vulva, it could be caused by a urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, a mass, or trauma to the area. In the case of an unspayed female dog like Boo, pyometra (a potentially fatal infection of the uterus) is a possibility as well, and if this is the case, would be considered an emergency. It is important that you have Boo seen by your veterinarian as soon as you can to help determine the cause and to start treatment. If you notice her straining to urinate/unable to produce urine, seeming weak/lethargic or disoriented, this is a medical emergency and she should be seen by a vet immediately.

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