My dog is in heat and hasn't peed all day. Is this an emergency?

These signs are quite concerning as they could be compatible with a infection of the uterus called pyometra. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

Straining to urinate could be a medical emergency, and I would recommend having Blacky examined by a vet ASAP to determine if she has a urinary blockage. The vet may need to do an x-ray or ultrasound to look closely at the bladder.

Hi and thanks for your request. These signs may be compatible with a uterine infection, which often causes increased drinking levels. The infection can cause accumulation of pus inside the uterus which may not be visible in the initial stages of this problem. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Most dogs will have their first heat around 6 months of age. Smaller breeds may go into heat sooner than large breeds. Aries may have a UTI (urinary tract infection). Symptoms include frequent urination, straining to urinate, foul smelling or bloody urine and a change in thirst or urination. You would need to have her physically examined by your veterinarian and submit a urine sample, for urinalysis and culture, to definitively diagnose a UTI.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry to hear Leah isn't feeling well. I recommend taking her to a vet as soon as possible. It is hard to say for sure what is going on, but she could have a urinary tract infection or an infection inside her uterus. I am more concerned about the infection in her uterus and if that is the case, she needs immediate medical attention. The vet will likely need to check blood work and maybe take radiographs. If there is an infection, she may require surgery to remove her uterus. If not, they may need to start her on antibiotics. Good luck and kisses to Leah!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Baby Girl. Unfortunately, she sounds more sick than most dogs with a urinary tract infection. I recommend that she is seen again and has additional diagnostics performed. She may need x-rays of her abdomen or even an ultrasound. Her uterus should be checked to ensure the infection is not there. She would likely benefit from medication to help control the nausea and vomiting as well. Try to offer water so that she does not become dehydrated. I hope this information helps!

Lola sounds ill, and it's quite concerning that she is squatting constantly to pee with nothing coming out. That can be a sign of bladder stones, and if these bladder stones are blocking her urethra, it is a medical emergency. A blocked urethra can lead to the bladder rupture. She could also be suffering from a UTI. Panting is a sign of pain in dogs, so if Lola is panting, I would believe that she is in pain. Based on her symptoms, it would be best if she was seen by a vet immediately. I would take her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now.