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Why is my young female chihuahua sad, sore, not eating, with discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 25 days old

Hi there my chihuahua is acting all sad and depressed and and is really struggling so walk as though she is sore she has been having some discharge from her vagina , she doesn’t want to go walks or noting , she’s hardly eating aswell. She is only 15 month I am extremely worried could you help ?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2018

This is very alarming. Since yourBelle is not spayed, there is a chance that she has a uterine infection, and the discharge from her vagina could be a sign. All the signs you describe do point to a problem with her uterus. Please make an appointment with your vet for an exam befor the weekend.

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