hi all. i just wanted to know what's wrong with my dog because her genital area is swollen. at first, i thought it was her period because i saw blood come out of it. my neighbor tells me i need to take her to the vet because what my dog has isn't normal and that she can die from it. i mean, i did notice that she's bleeding an awful lot lately n when she urinates, it has a strong fishy smell. so fro anyone who's reading this, does anyone know what's wrong with her or will she really die from this? thanks.
2007-10-17 19:26:25 · 22 answers · asked by mimi 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
She is probably in heat but the smell indicates an infection! She needs to be seen by her vet for an accurate diagnosis!
2007-10-26 01:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bleeding and swelling in the genital area is normal during heat, but I don't think this is a heat related thing. If your dog has a fishy smell when urinating, then it's quite possible that she has a pyometra, which is a serious infection of the uterus. If your neighbor told you to take your dog to the vet, you should have done so then. Your dog needs to go to the vet asap. A pyometra usually requires antibiotics, but most veterinarians will suggest spaying the dog, which in turn will remove the infection which is the safest and easiest way to protect your dog. Take your dog into the vet and get her checked out. If not treated, a pyometra can kill, yes.
2007-10-18 03:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs go into heat for the first time between 6 months and 14 months and often their heat cycle creates an odor that even humans can smell. It causes an enlarged vulva and bleeding and the amount of blood varies from dog to dog. The average heat cycle is between 21 and 28 days, the first week to two she will bleed and then it tapers off to a creamy colored discharge. A ***** ovulates anywhere from day 7 to day 18 (impossible to tell without a progesterone test for your vet). However, with the limited information that you offered in your question, it is better to be safe than sorry and I would bring her into the vet, as there are other complications such as pyo, that can have these same symptoms and some can be life threatening.
Hope this helps
2007-10-18 05:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by ayler_kennels 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your pet is 8-9 months old and not spay then it is likely that your pet is in season. She will bleed for 2 weeks on the 3rd week she will go clear this is when you really need to be very careful with her. On the 3rd week she can become pregnant and it only takes ONE time.
If the bleeding is coming from the anal area then you should see a vet immediately! If she is spay and she is urinating blood take her to a vet IMMEDIATELY!
2007-10-18 02:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Maria M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a dog who had this happen to her. The end results were not good. If you are unsure if she is in heat or not, take her to the vet to be checked. I know everyone says that, but if your dog has other problems besides being in heat, she will need antibiotics. After watching my pup suffer, I have never had another pet that was not spayed or neutered. This will help prevent many reproductive diseases that affect dogs. But the only way to know for sure is to get her to the vet. If you wait too long, it may be too late to help. Best wishes to you and your pet!
2007-10-18 09:17:53 · answer #5 · answered by Really now 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take her to a vet. I couldn't say if this is fatal but abnormal bleeding should always be evaluated. I would imagine she has a kidney infection or a problem with her reproductive area. You should never let a dog suffer. If you can';t afford a vet contact your local ASPCA, they can help you.
2007-10-18 02:35:51 · answer #6 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a sign of a underlying worse problem. Sometimes when a dog goes into heat, the open cervix is more easily infected, which can cause the whole uterus to become infected, and that is indeed life threatening. Your neighbour is right, you should take your dog to the vet. If she has pyometra, she may need to be spayed, and have antibiotics to fight the infection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyometra
2007-10-18 02:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she is in season, however the smell indicates that she may have an infection.
Take her to the vet to make sure it is not an infection.
Also unless she is a registered *****, get her desexed, the last thing this world needs is more unregistered and unhealth checked puppies clogging up pounds.
2007-10-18 03:05:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to be honest,i think if you are that concerned your dog might die!you should be taking it to the vet and not asking on here.it could be a number of things and it does sound by the blood and swolleness,that your dog is just in season(on heat).it depends on how long your dog has been bleeding for.if you have strong concerns though,probably best to see a vet to ease your mind.
2007-10-18 02:36:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go ahead and waste your dogs life possibly ask this here don't you think you should just take her to the vets and maybe they can save her???
Go to the vets now don't make appointment just go
She may die if you continue to ignore you r responsability of being a dog owner by not getting her to the vet.
2007-10-18 06:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋