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Why is my 8-year-old Golden Retriever bleeding heavily after heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | 7 years and 7 months old | 30 lbs

My golden retriever 8 years old, female having heavy bleeding from today. She was on heat in march this year but she had very little flow then. But today since morning she is having heavy flow which is not normal for any female dog. Please help.

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2017

Bonnie could have an infection of her uterus causing increased bleeding as well as a clotting disorder. She needs to be seen by a veterinarian as if she has an infection it can become life threatening.

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