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My dog has discharge, weight loss, and low energy after her heat.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old

Our bitch was on heat over xmas started haveing a brown discharge but is now a bleeding discharge. She is losing weight and not allot of energy never been pregnant before 12months old

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2017

There is a fair chance that she is developing a pyometra (uterine infection), this is a very serious situation and if it is confirmed she will need to undergo an emergency surgery, i would advise taking her to the vet ASAP.

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