Dog's escape from the loop: what does it mean and when is it normal

What do the discharges in dogs after giving birth mean

There are several types of normal postpartum discharges called lochia. This is how the female's body gets rid of the remnants of the afterbirth, placenta, serum, and amniotic fluid. There is no need to worry if they are:

• gray or gray-green, with a dense structure;
• black or dark brown;
• dark or greenish in a mucus-like form. The dark color is due to the coagulated blood during the birthing process. The most important thing is that the discharges should not have an unpleasant putrid odor, which indicates an infection. Also, pay attention to the consistency: if there is a discharge of bright red or dark red fluid, yellow discharges with a pus odor - urgently consult a veterinarian. Usually, lochia is not abundant and lasts for 3-6 weeks. The female dog maintains hygiene by licking herself, but owners can also help by cleaning her. However, the main thing during this period is not to disturb her too often, separating her from the litter.

Clear discharges in dogs after heat

Slightly smearing or brownish discharges are considered normal in veterinary medicine. The female's body is readjusting after the hormonal surge, hence the discharges. At the same time, the pet looks healthy and is not bothered by anything. These discharges can be:

• clear;
• slightly brownish (due to tissue remnants). They should also be odorless. They stop quickly, within a few days after the end of the heat cycle. If the discharges recur after each heat cycle, become more abundant, change color to pink, red, or have an odor - a check-up is necessary. They may indicate uterine infections or inflammations. For dog owners who do not intend to breed them, it is recommended to spay the female dog. This reduces the risk of hormonal diseases, especially in mature age.

Discharges from a dog's vulva: what the color, consistency means

When the pet is not in the postpartum period, the heat cycle has long passed, but there are discharges - they indicate pathologies. For instance, whitish discharges may indicate purulent inflammations or pyometra. Pyometra is the accumulation of pus in the uterus due to a hormonal imbalance. It can occur in young and adult unspayed dogs. Owners who suppress the heat cycle with barrier products or hormonal tablets are at risk. Pyometra is known in 2 forms: with open pyometra, discharges from the uterus are visible, with closed pyometra, they accumulate, which is much more dangerous. Brown discharges (photos can be found online) indicate blood admixture. They can appear due to various factors, from minor injuries to serious illnesses. Bloody discharges in a dog during the resting period are a serious reason to visit a veterinarian. When a dog has purulent discharges from the vulva, she behaves restlessly: constantly licking herself, frequently changing positions. This behavior indicates vaginitis, endometritis, tumors in the reproductive tract, and venereal sarcoma. The latter is transmitted sexually. Discharges from the vulva in a young female dog - a possible sign of juvenile vaginitis. It occurs due to endocrine disorders and requires comprehensive treatment. Tumors in the reproductive organs manifest in different ways. One of the symptoms is discharges from the vulva with a deterioration in the female's condition. Symptoms are confirmed only by a thorough examination of the internal organs for neoplasms.

If a dog has discharges after sterilization

There are 2 main reasons:

1. The veterinarian did not remove the ovaries, so the dog remained fertile. Then heat cycles may occur, and discharges during this period are normal.
2. An infection has developed in the reproductive tract, so the discharges are pathological and require treatment. An examination by a specialist is necessary, along with tests - blood, urine, swabs. Infections are treated with antibiotics: in tablets or injections. It is important for the owner to follow all postoperative care requirements, especially if the sterilization was performed for medical reasons.