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My unspayed pitbull has bloody mucus. Is she in heat or infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 80 lbs

My pitbull fog is 1.5 years old and is unspayed. She has bloody mucus coming out of her.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

They are typically swollen and have a bloody discharge when they are in heat. This can last for about 3 weeks. If she has already been in heat then this is a sign there may be a uterine infection which will require treatment and possibly surgery.

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