i have a 14 yrs old female shi tzu and she is bleeding from her vagina
for almost 3 weeks now is this normal or could my dog have an infection?
please advice. thank you
2006-10-17 18:42:21 · 9 answers · asked by slnitehawk 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It does sound like an infection..No, its not normal..the biggest danger with uterine infections, is that they can lead to pyometra, which is deadly if not treated...
2006-10-17 18:45:52 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Can I ask why you haven't made an appointment to see her vet? If you were hemorrhaging for 3 weeks, you would probably like to find out the cause, wouldn't you?
Since you are asking on here, I would guess that this is not normal for your pet, so that should have raised a red flag - no pun intended. Please take your dog to the vet. She needs an exam, and now. There could be a severe uterine infection, or a cancerous mass. At 14, her female parts are not in their prime. You need to find out what is going on.
2006-10-17 19:19:45 · answer #2 · answered by clovicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's especially important to get older pets in to the vet when something like this comes up. They're more fragile and need prompt care to make the best recovery.
I'm thinking this is a uterine infection, it can be life threatening, so get to a vet as soon as you can.
Good Luck
2006-10-17 18:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At her age,assuming she's not spayed,it is probably either an infection of the uterus or bladder,or cancer.You need to take her to a vet right now instead of asking a bunch of strangers,and waiting three weeks to even do that.If it were my dog,it would have been to the vet right away.
2006-10-17 20:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have taken her to the vet after a week of this. She is an older dog and this could be a sign of something more serious. Seek a vets help, it is not normal.
2006-10-17 19:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by chanelgrlnum5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it sounds like an ifection either bladder or in the girl part area?you need to take her to a vet and get antibiotics,so it can clear up for her.
2006-10-17 18:52:15 · answer #6 · answered by staffie lover from Aussie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could either be in season, or she has an infection. She needs to be seen by a vet.
2006-10-17 18:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have an infection in her bladder or kidneys, does it happen when she urinates or all the time? take her to your local vet so that if it is a serious infection then it can be cleared up quickly.
2006-10-17 19:35:39 · answer #8 · answered by Sim!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the Vet ..
be on the safe side ..if u do not know ..dont wast time ..thak the mater to somone who know !!
2006-10-17 18:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Elmo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋