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Is my dog's bloody discharge with pus normal during heat? How long?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Is this kind of discharge normal in dogs in heat?she is having bright red with little bit pus.also till how many days she will have this kind of discharge in heat?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 11th, 2018

Yes, this can be normal discharge for a dog in heat. The vaginal discharge usually lasts about 10 days. If it has been longer than that or if she is acting sick, then she definitely needs to see a veterinarian for an examination.

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