My older dog is bleeding a lot after heat. Is it an emergency?

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My German Shepherd who is 13yrs old came to heat couple of weeks back but from a day or two she has been bleeding a lot and we are worried. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 12 years and 11 months old | 31 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If her bleeding seems heavier than usual it's possible that she has developed a uterine infection (pyometra). This is fairly common in older dogs and is considered an emergency. It's also possible that the blood is coming from a vaginal growth or from her urinary tract due to a urinary tract infection. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian as soon as you can. They might recommend checking some blood work for signs of infection and x-rays or an ultrasound to look at the uterus and bladder.

My older dog is bleeding a lot after heat. Is it an emergency?

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