Dog in season troubles.

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Hrimfaxi

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1,036 posts

126 months

Saturday 21st March 2015
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We have a 7 year old Gordon Setter, who's currently in season.

Previous years have been fine - the normal drops of red, clear and then stops altogether.
This one, however, is lasting a lot longer than usual - we've had the drops, turned clear and now it's back to small droplets of blood with no sign of clearing.

We haven't changed anything in her diet and has been kept away from public parks and other dogs - only decent length walks around the area during "puppy mode" .. as we call it.

We're keeping a close eye on her, but it may well be a visit to the vet very soon.

Any advice?

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Sunday 22nd March 2015
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Yes, vets asap (Mon prob ok if she is otherwise absolutely fine and no offensive smsmell) she is the right age for a womb infection (pyometra) you definitely need to get her checked and spayed pretty much immediately if the diagnosis is made to be that.

If just a low grade infection they may say antibiotics alone will work this time but inevitably the only answer is to spay.

Edited by bexVN on Sunday 22 March 00:08

moorx

3,481 posts

113 months

Sunday 22nd March 2015
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bexVN said:
Yes, vets asap (Mon prob ok if she is otherwise absolutely fine and no offensive smsmell) she is the right age for a womb infection (pyometra) you definitely need to get her checked and spayed pretty much immediately if the diagnosis is made to be that.

If just a low grade infection they may say antibiotics alone will work this time but inevitably the only answer is to spay.

Edited by bexVN on Sunday 22 March 00:08
^^ This.

Hrimfaxi

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1,036 posts

126 months

Sunday 22nd March 2015
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Thanks for the reply.

There's been no change in her behaviour and seems her normal self, but she's going to the vets tomorrow morning. Hopefully it isn't too serious. frown

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Sunday 22nd March 2015
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Hrimfaxi said:
Thanks for the reply.

There's been no change in her behaviour and seems her normal self, but she's going to the vets tomorrow morning. Hopefully it isn't too serious. frown
I hope so aswell but any changes to a female dogs seasons when middle aged has to be looked into. Let us know how she gets on.

Autopilot

1,298 posts

183 months

Monday 23rd March 2015
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Our pup had similar symptoms on her first season and turned out to be Pyometra. Emergency surgery to remover her lady workings and she was right as rain. bit of a shame that she had to be done so young but at least she's fit and well.

pad58

12,543 posts

180 months

Monday 23rd March 2015
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My Lab is 7 ,she's just come out of season .
The only thing this time was her wanting to see dogs more now than she ever has also doesn't listen to me.

I try and keep an eye on her throughout her madweek as we call it ,wiping her with a kitchen towel to make sure everthings as it should be.
So far so good.
How much is spraying?

moorx

3,481 posts

113 months

Monday 23rd March 2015
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pad58 said:
My Lab is 7 ,she's just come out of season .
The only thing this time was her wanting to see dogs more now than she ever has also doesn't listen to me.

I try and keep an eye on her throughout her madweek as we call it ,wiping her with a kitchen towel to make sure everthings as it should be.
So far so good.
How much is spraying?
Spaying costs generally depend on the size/weight of the dog. It also seems to vary according to geographical area (some more expensive than others). I would imagine a lab would be between £100 and £300. Easiest way to find out would be to get a price from your vets.

Hrimfaxi

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1,036 posts

126 months

Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Update!

She's OK. smile We have antibiotics, but it's not too serious. We just have to keep a close eye on her, which of course, we do. Over the last day or so, we've noticed a slowing of drops and found none today, which is only a good sign.


Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Tuesday 24th March 2015
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A little cranberry juice may assist.

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Tuesday 24th March 2015
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Hrimfaxi said:
Update!

She's OK. smile We have antibiotics, but it's not too serious. We just have to keep a close eye on her, which of course, we do. Over the last day or so, we've noticed a slowing of drops and found none today, which is only a good sign.
thumbup glad to hear that smile. If this is a sign of a change in her seasons keep a very close eye on her next one, in between time she should be ok. Thanks for the update, had been thinking about her.

Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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Sorry, being a muppet above, Raspberry Leaf is better for a phantom/season issues.

bexVN

14,682 posts

210 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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Jasandjules said:
Sorry, being a muppet above, Raspberry Leaf is better for a phantom/season issues.
smile. I did wonder as I know cranberry usually for cystitis.

Jasandjules

69,825 posts

228 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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bexVN said:
smile. I did wonder as I know cranberry usually for cystitis.
Yes, that's right, it does wonders for UTIs in dogs... Well, I think people too... And Raspberry leaf is for bad seasons/reducing the impact upon the b**ch of seasons..

Hrimfaxi

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1,036 posts

126 months

Thursday 26th March 2015
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smile Extra close eye on her next time around, for sure.

Cranberry juice suggestion had me googling... learnt something new!