My dog's bloated 10 weeks after heat. Could it be closed pyometra?

Since your dog was recently in heat and is now showing signs of illness I would recommend having her checked out by your veterinarian as soon as possible. She may be pregnant, having another false pregnancy, or may have a life-threatening infection in her uterus called pyometra. Hopefully she is fine but I would have her checked out to be on the safe side. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Poor girl. Pyometra doesn't usually cause just bloody discharge. It will be a foul smelling pink discharge or no discharge at all. However, if she had her last heat cycle 1-2 months ago and now appears to be having a similar heat cycle, then I would definitely suspect that she has pyometra. At any rate, because she is so ill, I would highly recommend Zoe see your local vet for a thorough exam and medical care. Any pet that refuses food for more than 24-48 hrs should be seen, because an underlying illness is present that needs to be identified and treated for. I hope that your pet Zoe is able to make a full and speedy recovery soon! Best of luck and take care.

That has not been reported to the best of my knowledge. Pyometra develops in response to certain hormonal stimulation that is not present during pregnancy. If Bugsy is showing symptoms like discharge from the vulva then I suggest you get her to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello, It's possible that Belea is pregnant, but I also worry that she could have an infected uterus (pyometra) that could also cause her to have a decreased appetite. Pyometra is a surgical emergency and requires very different care than a normal pregnancy. I'd recommend taking her to her veterinarian. They can confirm a pregnancy or uterine problem with imaging. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi there, and thank You for posting this question about Daisy. I am not as worried about the swollen mammary glands as this can be normal post heat, but I am very worried about th decreased appetite and shivering. Pyometra is a life threatening uterine infection that occurs several weeks after heat cycle. Dogs often have non-specific signs of illness such as lethargy, fever, decreased appetite, sometimes increased water consumption, and occasionally vaginal discharge. I would highly encourage you have her examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible. I would not wait until Tuesday. X-rays and blood work are usually needed to make a diagnosis. Sometimes early pyometra will need an ultrasound to find it. If she does happen to have a pyometra she will need an emergency spay. Best of luck and I hope she does well. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

This is definitely possible that she is already back in heat. She could also have an infection so be sure to keep an eye out for any abnormal behavior like not eating, lethargy, or vomiting. If you see any abnormal behavior or just want to be sure, I would have your vet take a look at her to ensure she is healthy. I would not breed her during this heat cycle since she just had a litter. I hope this helps!

I would strongly recommend that Diamond be seen by your veterinarian as soon as possible for an exam. The biggest concern is that she may have developed an infection in her uterus- known as a pyometra. If that is the case, this can be a life threatening emergency. She may need an X-ray or bloodwork to confirm the diagnosis. Pyometra usually requires emergency surgery but can occasionally be treated medically in very minor infections. Please take Diamond to your vet or closest emergency clinic.