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Why is my 11-year-old dog bleeding and not eating after her heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 11 years and 5 months old

11 year old staff bitch larthaic /lazy bleeding again 3 weeks after ending her season not eating

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 2nd, 2017

I am very concerned that Willow may have pyometra (an infection in her uterus). This type of infection can be life-threatening and typically requires surgery to remove the uterus which is the source of the infection. I would recommend taking her to your vet right away so she can be evaluated for this disease.

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