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Is white or clear vaginal discharge normal for a spayed dog?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 56 lbs

Hi, my 8 year old spayed female dog had white/clear discharge stringing from her vagina, the other day. Only seen this once. Is that normal, what could this mean? Thanks!

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Pepper. Vaginal secretions like this could be normal especially in an intact female. However, if she had a heat about 3-4 weeks ago, this discharge could be more concerning for an infection (pyometra) or a false pregnancy. Other signs associated with a pyometra could include a decreased appetite, lethargy, painful abdomen, and persistent discharge from her vulva. If you note any of these, then Pepper should be evaluated by her veterinarian immediately. Finally, discharge from the vulva could indicate a urinary tract infection, vaginitis, perhaps her heat cycle. If you note continue to note this discharge, then have Pepper evaluated. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

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    Published on November 14th, 2018

    Yes, that can be normal lubrication even if she’s spayed. As long as it’s not much, doesn’t have a foul odor and she’s feeling fine then this is nothing to be overly concerned about. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cookie.

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