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My dog is picky after heat. Is she pregnant or is it pyometra?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 80 lbs

my bitch monkey went into season 2 months ago she is a dog that lives for food she started being picky she's 4 years old she is acting normal & is energetic but i can only get her to eat chicken she hasn't had any sickness or runny poo's last time she was in season she had a phantom pregnancy & she has shown some similar signs this time can you help she hasn't lost any weight & is drinking fine

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2018

Since your dog was recently in heat and is now showing signs of illness I would recommend having her checked out by your veterinarian as soon as possible. She may be pregnant, having another false pregnancy, or may have a life-threatening infection in her uterus called pyometra. Hopefully she is fine but I would have her checked out to be on the safe side. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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