My senior female dog is bleeding, smells bad, losing weight, won't eat.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 10 years and 1 month old | 60 lbs
Hi Doc. My bitch has been bleeding for about a month now. I though initially it was going through a normal monthly cycle but the bleeding has continued and it is foul smelling. She has not been bred so far and she is about 10 years old. I am in distress as she has lost a lot of weight, she eats very little . Please help.
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Published on October 29th, 2018
This is very very concerning. You will need to take Zippy to a vet today. She may be suffering from a uterine infection (pyometra) which is a life-threatening condition. Usually, surgical removal of the uterus is the treatment. Please take her to a veterinarian now.
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Published on March 11th, 2017
Poor Daisy! This bleeding could be caused by infected anal sacs, an anal tumor, trauma to the GI tract, eating something toxic, or a foreign body. If Daisy isn't spayed, then the bleeding could be coming from her vaginal area due to a pyometra. A pyometra would also cause her to not eat. There can be a lot of serious causes of bleeding from the behind, especially in a senior dog, so I would have her seen by a vet immediately to diagnose what is causing the bleeding so she can be treated. I would take her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.
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