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Unspayed dog has brown discharge. Is it pyometra or false pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

My dog had distended stomach , now it's normal but she has a brown vaginal discharge can it be a psychological pregnancy?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2017

It's much more likely to be a uterine infection (pyometra) which is a very serious medical condition, you need to take her to the vet ASAP today in order to get it checked, if it is confirmed she will need an emergency surgery to have her uterus removed.

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