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My female dog is bleeding. Is she in heat? Could she be pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 15 days old

Female dog is bleeding from vagina I found her stuck to another dog yesterday I bought her pampers because I have an unneutered male every time I change the pamper there's blood on them

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 9th, 2017

It sounds like Sophie is in heat for the first time, which causes the bleeding from the vagina. Due to the fact you have an unneutered male in the house and she has already mated, it is likely she will become pregnant. If you don't want puppies, you can see if the vet will spay her. That will terminate any pregnancy, and keep her from getting pregnant in the future. I'd also recommend having your male neutered.

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 31st, 2017

    She does not look pregnant. She actually appears that she is in heat (The time when they can get pregnant). This would explain the little bit of blood in the vagina, which is normal and can last a couple of weeks. If you do not want her to get pregnant, then now is the time to get her spayed, or she may get pregnant.

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