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Why is my dog sick with brown discharge after her heat cycle?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 6 years and 3 months old

My 6yr old dog finished her last season about 4wks ago and the last few days she is not eating,drinking loads and urinating more and last night loads of pale brown discharge has been coming out of her and I have had to put nappies on her

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Angel. I recommend thst you seek emergency veterinary care for her today. Based on your description, I am concerned that she has a uterine infection known as a pyometra. If so, she will most likely need an emergency surgery to spay her. I hope this information helps!

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