My dog's first heat has black, foul-smelling discharge. What's wrong?

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My dog just had her period for the first time two days ago. She started discharging dark (almost black) blood today, unlike the first two days it was a normal red. It also smells REALLY bad. She's eating normally though, and doesn't seem to be ill. What could cause this? She did have a rough start at birth, she was smaller/weaker than her sisters and almost died, but I don't know if it had something to do with it. :(. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 29 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It's not normal for a dog to have a black bloody discharge with a bad smell during her heat, and I would have Pip seen by a vet right away. I would be very concerned that this dark blood and bad smell could be indicative of an infection of the uterus. Have her seen by a vet ASAP for a health check.

My dog's first heat has black, foul-smelling discharge. What's wrong?

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