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My dog is still bleeding 8 weeks after her heat cycle. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dogue de Bordeaux | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 70 lbs

Hi my dog came into season nearly 8 weeks ago I mated her on day 12 and 14 she hasn't stopped bleeding since no funny colour or smell to it any ideas what it could be or if it is normal

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 28th, 2016

Bleeding 8 weeks after the start of a heat cycle is abnormal, bleeding usually occurs up to 3 weeks from the start of the heat cycle, it could be due to an ovarian cyst or some other reproductive abnormality, I would strongly recommend taking Frankie to the vet to get it checked ASAP.

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