My dog is bleeding from her vagina a week after spay. Is it serious?

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Rescue dog, apprx 2 y/0. Esterilization one week ago. Now w purulent vaginal bleeding. Cbc wbc normal, Hg 4.8, plt 80. Causes of thrombocytopenia? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that Francis isn’t feeling well. I would be suspicious of tick born infections such as ehrlichia. She could have been infected for some time, but the stress of the surgery could have caused her to become ill with it. It is also possible that she is having a rare complication to surgery such as an infection at the uterine stump. Another possible cause is that she is experiencing an immune mediated anemia and thrombocytopenia event. If she is genetically predisposed then anything can trigger it- surgery, vaccinations, infections etc. I would recommend asking for a clinical pathology review of the CBC, the total protein level can help determine if she has bled. I would recommend an x-ray or even better an ultrasound to examine the uterine stump. Best of luck and I hope you find an answer soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My dog is bleeding from her vagina a week after spay. Is it serious?

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