Problems with the urogenital system can occur in dogs of all breeds and ages, however, there are more common problems in certain ages, conditions (castrated or whole) and at certain stages of the reproductive cycle.Discharge is one of the most common symptoms in dogs that is of great concern when seen outside the vulva.
When a dog is whole and in the heat phase, it has a normal hemorrhagic secretion, however, if you have noticed any type of secretion in your dog, continue reading this article of Animal Expert to learn more about the secretion after heat and its main reasons.
- Vaginal discharge in dogs is any fluid expelled from the vagina and.
- When it appears in abnormal amounts.
- Outside the reproductive cycle or with changes in characteristics.
- This creates a lot of concern for those who observe it in the vulva or fur of the area.
Normal and abnormal female flow occurs when
Whether in a dog with discharge after heat or not, it can have a different consistency, color and composition, which can tell us the type of problem we face.
Only a visit to the veterinarian can diagnose the true cause of the dog’s flow after heat.Some of the most common causes and symptoms include:
A dog with transparent secretion usually means vaginal secretions under normal conditions and usually the flow of the pink /reddish ststro loses its color until it becomes transparent and disappears, becoming imperceptible to the guardian; However, this can sometimes indicate the presence of foreign objects or Tumors Be aware of if there are any associated symptoms.
The urethra ends at the level of the vulva and, as such, an infection of the uterus/vagina (vaginitis) can cause a urinary tract infection or vice versa, i.e. the probability of cross-contamination is very high.
An imbalance in the vaginal microflora or bladder can lead to the proliferation of bacteria that cause an infection of the vaginal lining or bladder; this proliferation causes inflammation of tissues and an increase in secretion secretion, in addition to contamination between the urethra and vagina, there may be contamination by gut bacteria as it is very close to the area and can also cause infection.
Depending on the degree of infection, the color of the secretion may vary from white, yellow or several shades of green.A grassy secretion of greenish yellow is called purulent and indicates the presence of bacteria and may become somewhat systemic and the dog may have:
This type of canine infection deserves special attention as it can be diagnosed at any age, race and reproductive condition.In addition to the dog with discharge after heat, there are other symptoms you should know:
The pyometer in dogs is an infection of the uterus that also deserves special attention as it is a worrying condition that can endanger the life of the dog.
In the pyometer there is accumulation of purulent matter (pus) and other secretions in its interior, which can be expelled to the outside (if it is an open pyometer) or accumulate inside without expulsion (in the case of a closed pyometer, situation of the most serious). It occurs mainly in adult dogs older than five years and not neutered.
The only viable and preventive treatment is ovaryhisterectomy (castration) which, in addition to preventing future uterine infections, prevents breast cancer in dogs, combined with the administration of antibiotics to treat the pyometer and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Sometimes, if a failure occurs during the ovariohisterectomy and all ovarian tissue is not removed and the bitch shows signs of heat, so-called remaining ovaries syndrome occurs, which can cause infections of the remaining part of the uterus (the stump) and we are facing flowing castrated dog.The symptoms are similar to those described above.
The existence of foreign objects inside the vagina causes the mucosa to produce a secretion in order to expel this foreign body outward, which may give the impression that the bitch discharges after heat.For foreign bodies, we may consider seeds of plants, dust, soil,
In the postpartum the bitch can release mucoid, purulent or hemorrhagic secretions; in normal situations and during childbirth, when the amniotic sac bursts, the fluid is translucent and fibrinous; when you expel each placenta, it can be bloody.In case of stillbirth or placental retention, you may develop an infection and have a purulent (yellow-green) discharge, forcing the animal to be taken to the veterinarian because its life may be in danger.
Once all the puppies are born, the dog can continue to release secretions to expel the remaining placenta and the resulting fluids from the process.If this discharge continues in the following days, you should notify the veterinarian.
This article is merely informative, at Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or carry out any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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