Dog in season and dripping blood?
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Our 9 year old Old English Sheep Dog in in season and has started dripped blood.
It's like a weak blood not what I'd say is full blood - hope that makes sense.
She started over the weekend, we didn't think much about it but this evening it's got worse and is now, when she's lying down there is a small - 4/6 inch dia - puddle.
She's eating/drinking/acting completely normal.
Obviously I'll call the vet in the morning (we moved house a couple of months ago so don't know the local vets) but any advice as to what could be wrong or is this normal in older OESD?
One other thought - we humans register at a new GP when don't we do it for our pets? Or is it just me?
It's like a weak blood not what I'd say is full blood - hope that makes sense.
She started over the weekend, we didn't think much about it but this evening it's got worse and is now, when she's lying down there is a small - 4/6 inch dia - puddle.
She's eating/drinking/acting completely normal.
Obviously I'll call the vet in the morning (we moved house a couple of months ago so don't know the local vets) but any advice as to what could be wrong or is this normal in older OESD?
One other thought - we humans register at a new GP when don't we do it for our pets? Or is it just me?
I suggest Bex or a vet might be along. But Id be looking at vet first thing ,if not sooner . That's not natural ,at least not to my mind ,having had dogs for a lot of years .Have you tried looking for an emergency number for a vet/PDSA ,AND ASKING FOR ADVICE?Tried the RSPCA FOR HELP?B If it was mine I'd be looking for help /advice NOW, not tomorrow morning .
Hang on there fella, believe me if I was 'that' worried I'd not be posting on here.
I hear what your saying but I think you over reacting - as I said it's not blood just a week blood like discharge and more importantly she's not showing any signing of being in pain or distress.
Trust me our dogs are part of our family and if I/we had any real concerns I wouldn't be asking for advice on here. As I said we've just moved and so don't know the local vets.
We have had good and bad vets in the past so don't want to just go the first local one but would like to get some advice.
As a 9yr old (and large breed dog) with I'm presuming an abnormal season for her you'd have to be highly suspicious of pyometra.
The fact that she otherwise seems fine is good. Any chance she is drinking more?
I would strongly recommend an AM appt tom and don't feed her breakfast, leaves options open for the vet once she's been examined.
When you make appt they'll take all your details then ask for your previous vets as they'll want her history. Hopefully they'll be able to get her history faxed over fairly quickly. Even if not she'll need seeing, history or no history.
Obviously I hope I'm wrong and it's nothing but just be prepared for the fact that she may need an emergency spay.
Is it pure blood or is it slightly mucky looking? Is it the right time for her to be in season?
The fact that she otherwise seems fine is good. Any chance she is drinking more?
I would strongly recommend an AM appt tom and don't feed her breakfast, leaves options open for the vet once she's been examined.
When you make appt they'll take all your details then ask for your previous vets as they'll want her history. Hopefully they'll be able to get her history faxed over fairly quickly. Even if not she'll need seeing, history or no history.
Obviously I hope I'm wrong and it's nothing but just be prepared for the fact that she may need an emergency spay.
Is it pure blood or is it slightly mucky looking? Is it the right time for her to be in season?
Edited by bexVN on Monday 12th March 23:24
bexVN said:
As a 9yr old (and large breed dog) with I'm presuming an abnormal season for her you'd have to be highly suspicious of pyometra.
The fact that she otherwise seems fine is good. Any chance she is drinking more?
I would strongly recommend an AM appt tom and don't feed her breakfast, leaves options open for the vet once she's been examined.
When you make appt they'll take all your details then ask for your previous vets as they'll want her history. Hopefully they'll be able to get her history faxed over fairly quickly. Even if not she'll need seeing, history or no history.
Obviously I hope I'm wrong and it's nothing but just be prepared for the fact that she may need an emergency spay.
Is it pure blood or is it slightly mucky looking? Is it the right time for her to be in season?
Had this with my old GSD she was 13 at the time. The vet didnt think she would pull through the procedure but she was fine luckily. She was quite clean leading up to it. We just noticed her licking her bits loads so took her in. The fact that she otherwise seems fine is good. Any chance she is drinking more?
I would strongly recommend an AM appt tom and don't feed her breakfast, leaves options open for the vet once she's been examined.
When you make appt they'll take all your details then ask for your previous vets as they'll want her history. Hopefully they'll be able to get her history faxed over fairly quickly. Even if not she'll need seeing, history or no history.
Obviously I hope I'm wrong and it's nothing but just be prepared for the fact that she may need an emergency spay.
Is it pure blood or is it slightly mucky looking? Is it the right time for her to be in season?
Edited by bexVN on Monday 12th March 23:24
skeggysteve said:
I hear what your saying but I think you over reacting - as I said it's not blood just a week blood like discharge and more importantly she's not showing any signing of being in pain or distress.
I had a 9 year old black lab with same symptoms. She was rushed in and had an emergency hysterectomy. Hope this is not the case with your dog, but I'd get her looked at pronto, just to be on the safe side. Hope it all works out well.I was on the phone first thing and found what I think is a good vet.
The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
skeggysteve said:
I was on the phone first thing and found what I think is a good vet.
The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
Oh I'm so sorry, I wish it was a pyometra now. I hope they can get her better, not all tumours are hopeless just depends if benign/ malignant and where it is. I really hope she is ok.skeggysteve said:
I was on the phone first thing and found what I think is a good vet.
The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
Sorry for that ,mate, but from I read, I was bothered. That sort of thing is not a good sign ,and hope all goes well ,but that was my advice . I've had she's and that's never happened . Hope the outcome is good. The receptionist listened to me and just said bring her in.
The vet saw her within 5 minutes and confirmed what Bex said. He wanted to do a few tests and xrays.
Bottom line is that she has some sort of tumour and it's not good.
Thanks to all that replied.
You have have my my thoughts as prayers .
skeggysteve said:
Hang on there fella, believe me if I was 'that' worried I'd not be posting on here.
Something in me ,from having had unspeyed she's got me VERY worried. Hence my advice. I'd sooner pay a vet a stash for nothing, than gamble with the health of any pet.No offence taken , and from reading on , hope all goes well .I'm the sort of bloke that knows what loosing a pet means.
Thought I update this as I so many people don't *
Long story cut short.
New vet - no tumour etc. Not seen this before, but will check/ask around.
She's booked in for a spay on Friday not 100% sure it will be the answer but as she is a strong healthy dog a general anaesthetic should not be a problem for her. Quoted cost £175, but if she need meds afterwards it could rise to as much as £250.
Wish us luck for Friday, I know who will be the most worried.
Long story cut short.
New vet - no tumour etc. Not seen this before, but will check/ask around.
She's booked in for a spay on Friday not 100% sure it will be the answer but as she is a strong healthy dog a general anaesthetic should not be a problem for her. Quoted cost £175, but if she need meds afterwards it could rise to as much as £250.
Wish us luck for Friday, I know who will be the most worried.
- If I remember to update!
I hope it gets her better. I assume they will have her on IV fluids for the op. If you are not sure, ask. If they say no ask for them, it really is worth the extra cost.
Will be keeping my fingers crossed for her on Friday. (that the op will work and get her better)
Our four legged friends do know how to worry us!
Will be keeping my fingers crossed for her on Friday. (that the op will work and get her better)
Our four legged friends do know how to worry us!
I hope the OP's dog is OK and pulls through.
Please also bear in mind that this will come up in searches so its probably appropriate to say that during a 'normal' season on a b
h you might expect some 'spotting' of discharge and blood and that is usual, however as said above if the season is not at a time you would normally expect or there is substantial or higher than normal levels of discharge its worth getting it checked. As bhes are different and some have 'light' and some have 'heavy' seasons. Always seek a Vet's advice if you've any concerns.
Bex, would you agree with that?
Please also bear in mind that this will come up in searches so its probably appropriate to say that during a 'normal' season on a b
h you might expect some 'spotting' of discharge and blood and that is usual, however as said above if the season is not at a time you would normally expect or there is substantial or higher than normal levels of discharge its worth getting it checked. As bhes are different and some have 'light' and some have 'heavy' seasons. Always seek a Vet's advice if you've any concerns.Bex, would you agree with that?
TimCrighton said:
I hope the OP's dog is OK and pulls through.
Please also bear in mind that this will come up in searches so its probably appropriate to say that during a 'normal' season on a bh you might expect some 'spotting' of discharge and blood and that is usual, however as said above if the season is not at a time you would normally expect or there is substantial or higher than normal levels of discharge its worth getting it checked. As bhes are different and some have 'light' and some have 'heavy' seasons. Always seek a Vet's advice if you've any concerns.
Bex, would you agree with that?
YesPlease also bear in mind that this will come up in searches so its probably appropriate to say that during a 'normal' season on a b
h you might expect some 'spotting' of discharge and blood and that is usual, however as said above if the season is not at a time you would normally expect or there is substantial or higher than normal levels of discharge its worth getting it checked. As bhes are different and some have 'light' and some have 'heavy' seasons. Always seek a Vet's advice if you've any concerns.Bex, would you agree with that?
Picked her up from the vet at 4pm yesterday (sorry for the late reply, I had full on man flu yesterday!).
Op went fine, vet found that one of her ovaries had a problem - he gave it a technical name that I can't remember - so he thinks that was the problem.
When asked about the other vets diagnosis he was reluctant to comment.
Anyway she's back home, eating, drinking and has been outside a few times to do her 'business'. She hated 'clown' head dress as she kept bumping into things, although I think that was more to do with the anaesthetic.
We took it off this morning and she hasn't tried to link the op site at all.
Got to stop her running around for a week or so and go back for a check up next Friday.
As promised a picture - taken a few weeks ago on the beach, she's had a hair cut since then and looks half the size now!
Many thanks for all the advise and best wishes.
Op went fine, vet found that one of her ovaries had a problem - he gave it a technical name that I can't remember - so he thinks that was the problem.
When asked about the other vets diagnosis he was reluctant to comment.
Anyway she's back home, eating, drinking and has been outside a few times to do her 'business'. She hated 'clown' head dress as she kept bumping into things, although I think that was more to do with the anaesthetic.
We took it off this morning and she hasn't tried to link the op site at all.
Got to stop her running around for a week or so and go back for a check up next Friday.
As promised a picture - taken a few weeks ago on the beach, she's had a hair cut since then and looks half the size now!
Many thanks for all the advise and best wishes.
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