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My unspayed dog is bleeding from genitals and shaking. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Belgian Malinois | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 9 months old

My dog bleed on her genital and also some light shaking

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2018

I see that Ronda isn't spayed, and it could be she is suffering from a pyometra. This is an infection of the uterus that is fatal without treatment, and it can cause shaking. I think it's best she is seen by vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 5th, 2018

    Poor Macey! It could be something has scared her, or it could be that she is feeling unwell. This sudden change in behavior can be the first sign of illness, and the shaking could be due to pain or fever. I see that she isn't spayed. In dogs who aren't spayed, there is a risk of developing an infection of the uterus called a pyometra. This is very serious and fatal without treatment. One sign of it is pain. Because I can't see her in person to rule out a pyometra, taking her into a vet asap for a health check to be safe would be ideal. Otherwise, keep watch on her. If she stops eating, starts vomiting, becomes lethargic, her belly appears to bloat, she continues to act strange, and/or you notice a discharge from her genital area, get her into a vet immediately. The treatment for a pyometra includes spaying the dog. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

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