My female dog is bleeding and sick after heat. Is it an emergency?

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I have a 9 yr old female Great Pyrenees. She was in heat a month or so ago. She is now panting, bleeding from her vulva, not eating, nose is warm/dry, & laying around x 3 days. She's never had a litter of puppies. She doesn't appear to have bagged up or have an enlarged abdomen. I'm not certain if she's in labor, miscarrying, or if there's something else going on. She's up to date on vaccinations & our vet is closed today. I have antibiotics if need be and can administer if necessary. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Great Pyrenees | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 8 months old | 100 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You will need to find a veterinarian who is open today or find a petER and take Duchess there for an exam. There is a possibility that she has a uterine infection which is a life-threatening condition and an emergency. She is likely not in labor or miscarrying, especially if she had no contact with a male. Should she have a uterine infection she will need to have surgery to remove the pus-filled uterus. Your vet will want to do blood tests as well as an x-ray or ultrasound to verify the diagnosis. Please take her to a veterinarian today.

My female dog is bleeding and sick after heat. Is it an emergency?

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