Right, I'm getting a bit worried... Pin-Up’s season started on 30th December (so nearly 4 weeks ago). Up until now, everything seemed pretty standard: bloody discharge in the first week, then it stopped in the second week and her vulva was very swollen (I assume she was in oestrus then), and then the swelling gradually started going down.
However, I’ve just noticed while stroking her this morning that she has some white discharge 😟 Not yellow, green or brown, just white. No real odour to it. Her vulva isn't swollen at all. She’s not urinating more than usual. She isn't licking herself more than normal and, for the moment, she’s full of beans.
I know the risks regarding metritis or pyometra, but I thought those usually cropped up much later after a season (not right as it's finishing) and mostly in older bitches (Pin-Up is only 17 months old).
I’m going to call my vet tomorrow just to put my mind at rest. But in the meantime, does this seem worrying to you or not?
Thanks for your replies.
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Tosca had that a month or six weeks after she was in season—it was metritis... she was 18 months old and had no symptoms other than the discharge... emergency vet, a heavy course of antibiotics, and then, on the advice of Tosca’s regular vet, she was spayed immediately after the 15 days of antibiotics... keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't come back after the antibiotics.
Hi,
No symptoms at all?
I’m worried my girl might have it, but she isn't showing any symptoms; she’s in good spirits and playing... But I think I’ve noticed some discharge, though there's no smell... She was in season a month and a half ago...
Hi,
A vet appointment will cost you less now than if things get worse while you're waiting, even if the problem seems minor at the moment. Only a vet can really check that for you.
Tosca had that about a month or six weeks after her season – it turned out to be metritis. She was only eighteen months old and didn't have any symptoms other than the discharge. We had to take her to the emergency vet for a heavy course of antibiotics, and then on the advice of our regular vet, she was spayed as soon as she finished the 15 days of meds. Keep a very close eye on her to make sure it doesn't flare up again once the antibiotics are done.
Hi,
No symptoms at all?
I'm worried my girl might be developing one, but she doesn't have any symptoms; she's in great spirits and playing... But I think I've noticed some discharge, though there's no smell... She was in season about a month and a half ago...
Hi there, my girl has the same thing... she’s just finished her season (she’s been mated) and for the last couple of days she’s had some white discharge. She isn’t licking herself, no fever, she’s eating well and is in great spirits. We’ve just started her on antibiotics. I really hope it isn’t pyo...
Cool... that’s good then 😉 just keep a close eye once the antibiotics are finished...
Oh definitely, don’t worry, I’m going to keep inspecting her lady bits several times a day, even after the antibiotics are finished 😅
I’m still fairly hopeful because the vet also confirmed that metritis usually appears a few weeks after the season ends, rather than straight away... but still, nothing's impossible, so we have to stay vigilant.
Pin-Up’s discharge didn’t look like pus; it looked more like the white discharge we ladies sometimes get. I know dogs don’t normally have that sort of thing, but it makes me feel a bit better anyway (I’m probably just reassuring myself however I can 🙁).
I’ll keep you posted...
Cool... that’s good news 😉 just make sure to keep a close eye on her once the antibiotics are finished...
Oh yeah, don’t worry, I’ll keep checking her bits several times a day, even after the course of antibiotics is over 😅
I’m still hopeful because the vet also confirmed that pyometra usually shows up a few weeks after they’ve been in season, not straight away... but still, anything is possible, so I’ve got to stay vigilant.
Pin-Up’s discharge didn’t look like pus; it was more like the white discharge that we ladies sometimes get. I know dogs don’t really get that kind of discharge, but it’s still a bit of a relief (I’m probably just clutching at straws to reassure myself 🙁).
Hi everyone,
For now, there’s no more visible discharge. Pin-Up isn’t licking herself or scooting anymore and she’s still full of beans. I don’t want to speak too soon, but I think we’re finally getting there 🙂
The great thing about having such a greedy girl is that giving her antibiotics is a breeze. No need for any tricks, she just scoffs the pill down right away 😅
Tosca had that about a month or six weeks after her season – it was metritis... she was only a year and a half old at the time and didn't have any symptoms apart from the discharge. We had to go to the emergency vet for a heavy course of antibiotics, and then, on the advice of Tosca's regular vet, she was spayed straight away after the 15 days of antibiotics. You definitely need to keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't come back after the antibiotics are finished.
