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My spayed dog is spotting blood from her vagina. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 80 lbs

I just noticed my female dog is spotting from her vagina. She was spayed over a year ago before I adopted her.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 2nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If there are no other signs of heat (swollen vulva, swollen teats), then I am concerned for a urinary tract infection. Take Molly and a sample of her urine in to the vet. If there ARE signs that she is in heat, talk to your vet about testing for an ovarian remnant (a few ovary cells left in the body can be enough to trigger a heat sometimes). Best wishes to you and Molly!

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