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My dog is straining to pee, nothing comes out, and she's in heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | 1 year and 4 months old | 66.1 lbs

my dog wants to pee but nothing comes out she is in 8th day of periods

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 15th, 2019

Straining to urinate could be a medical emergency, and I would recommend having Blacky examined by a vet ASAP to determine if she has a urinary blockage. The vet may need to do an x-ray or ultrasound to look closely at the bladder.

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