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My dog is bleeding after spay, not a UTI. Is it a retained ovary?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog is bleeding bloody discharge and was spayed 4 weeks ago. Started bleeding 1 week ago. Took her to vet and put her on 14 days of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and tested her urine. She had babies in June. We haven't been through all the medicine yet but her urine test came back: high in PH, high in Protein, high in specific gravity and normal for everything else. Do you still think it's a UTI? I don't trust this vet. :(. She is acting normal! Enlarged vulva licking frequently.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2017

It sounds very suspicious of a retained ovary, which means that she could have ovarian tissue that was left behind after her spay. The urinalysis results are negative for a UTI and aren't significant for anything else either. I would recommend requesting an ultrasound to be considered to for retained ovarian tissue. Alternatively her hormone levels (LH hormone) can be checked first to see if they are high, suggesting an ovarian remnant. Poor girl. I hope that you get some answers soon. Feel free to request a consultation with either myself or another expert here if you need further guidance in this matter. Best wishes and take care.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 15th, 2017

    Poor girl. If she has a Urinary tract infection, then this does cause bloody urine discharge in some pets. Also if she was just spayed, then you can expect a small amount of bloody discharge for 4-7 days, but it should continue to decrease in the amount seen as the week progresses. If she is acting completely normal, eating, drinking, and defecating normally then I would not be too concerned. Allow her body time to heal properly and continue to monitor her for the next 2 days. Also I assume you are getting her UTI treated by your vet with the appropriate oral antibiotics. It can take 10-14 days to completely clear up a urinary tract infection, so just remember to give the antibiotics as instructed and don't stop them early even if it seems she has fully recovered. However if she is acting ill or you have not gotten her UTI treated for yet, then it is best to get her re-examined by your pets veterinarian for appropriate treatment.

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    Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

    Published on November 14th, 2017

    Congratulations on your new addition! If Lacy was just spayed before you got her, there can be a small amount of blood present in the urine after this procedure. I would call the Humane Society and notify them of the situation. If she was not recently spayed, then I would worry about the blood and have her evaluated. She may have a urinary tract infection or other problem that will get worse the longer it is left untreated. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 15th, 2018

    Hello, this could be a urinary tract infection, or it could be an issue with her spay surgery. What you need to ask your veterinarian is if Sophie's entire uterus was removed, in which case there could be a problem with the cervix, or if the uterus was left & only the ovaries were removed. My guess would be that Sophie may have been coming into or was in heat at the time of her surgery & only her ovaries were removed ( a very common procedure ). So if her uterus is intact, then she may be sloughing her uterine lining for the last time. You need to talk with your vet about this & they will decide if additional action is needed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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