Why is my dog still bleeding and swollen weeks after her heat?

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My 9 mo German Shepherd went about 2 was with a bloody discharge, but not much swelling before she went into full blown heat mode the day before Thanksgiving. She stopped the discharge about a week ago, but was still swollen. Yesterday I noticed she’s got the bloody discharge and is very swollen again. Is this normal because it’s been over 30 days not even counting the 2weeks before! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 21 days old | 73 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

No, this is not normal. LuLu may have a uterine infection which can be life threatening. You need to have her examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Drinking and urinating more than usual and appearing quieter than usual would also be signs consistent with an infection. The veterinarian will give her a thorough exam, blood tests and possibly take an x-ray to visualize her uterus. Should LuLu get lethargic you need to take her to an emergency clinic.

Why is my dog still bleeding and swollen weeks after her heat?

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