My dog has brownish discharge during heat. Is it normal? What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | 2 years and 2 months old
Brownish blood discharge coming out during heat cycle. What can i do???
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Published on April 16th, 2019
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Angel. The color and amount of discharge can vary throughout a dog's heat cycle. It can vary from pink to red to brown. Creamy discharge that appears like pus would be worrisome as it can represent a uterine infection. In this case, she would need to see her veterinarian right away. I hope this information helps!
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Published on September 11th, 2018
Yes, this can be normal discharge for a dog in heat. The vaginal discharge usually lasts about 10 days. If it has been longer than that or if she is acting sick, then she definitely needs to see a veterinarian for an examination.
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