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My dog is in heavy heat. Can she still go to her vet appointment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is in a very bad heat, like I have never seen it like this before, and she has a vet appointment tomorrow - that she has to go to. Will she be all right to go still? I know vets have seen a lot of stuff and this probably will phase exactly no one. But like I said it's a heavy one and I'm a bit worried about other dogs / her possibly making a mess.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 17th, 2017

Poor girl. Some pets do bleed heavier than others. I would make sure that try and replace her fluids by offering her Pedialyte non-flavored mixed 50:50 with water. This will help replace her electrolytes and also make sure she hydrates herself. I would most definitely still recommend keeping her appointment tomorrow so that the vet can access her to ensure she isn't becoming mildly anemic due to the extensive blood loss. If she has, then the vet will likely recommend iron supplements for her to treat for this. I am not sure what the concern is for other dogs. Her bloody discharge isn't contagious nor should it be a problem for other pets. Just clean as needed and the other pets should be just fine. Best of luck at the vet tomorrow.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Don't worry about the potential for making a mess! As vets, we see plenty of bodily fluid messes on a daily basis. To make your car ride a bit cleaner, you may want to try to purchase a dog diaper with pad liners from your local pet store.

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