Molly came into season 13th June. She seemed fine, kept herself clean and apart from very noticeable swelling didn't seem any different. Then, Friday morning, when playing with her in the garden, Molly turned on her back, waving her hind legs about and I noticed a yellowish discharge. Just to clarify, Molly often rolls over onto her back, its part of her play mode, so nothing odd about that. This worried me greatly. I haven't owned a bitch for over 40 years, so a bit rusty with all the doings and differences. Off to the vet that afternoon. Well, the possibility is vaginitis or some other form of infection was diagnosed. The vet said 1st seasons can be a bit tricky but it wasn't likely to be pyometra or anything more serious because of her age (14 months at start of season). Ab's prescribed but we have been told to take her back if this doesn't clear up very soon. She hasn't shown any sign of illness, still eating and drinking and playing with vigour. Has anyone else had this happen with a young bitch's 1st season, and if so, did it prove not to be serious? I worry about everything these days
Sorry , I haven't ever come across this , but it does sound like an infection . I think, if it were my girl , if there is still signs of a discharge on Monday , I would pop her back to the Vets, just for peace of mind . Having said that , antibiotics can take a day or two to kick in , what a worry these dogs can be at times x
I can't say I've ever noticed it but you've been to the vets you can't really do any more. She sounds well in herself which is good. Did they stipulate what is "very soon". I must admit I can't wait to get Cassie spayed now, all this season and hormones stuff is such a nuisance !
My girl had her first season at 10 months old and it lasted ages (the vet said it was abnormally long). She had creamy discharge a few weeks later and was diagnosed with pyometra at 12 months old. The vet said my girl was the youngest dog she had seen with it in her 28 years of practice. They operated that day. I didn't notice the discharge at first, I took her to the vets for a lump on her head! We didn't know anything was wrong because she was eating, drinking and playing as normal. I don't say this to scare you, just to say that it is worth looking into if the AB's don't work.
Yep, totally agree with you. I've got Molly booked in for a laprascopic spay towards the end of September, but if this turns out to be anything more scary like pyometrs that happened to Naya's girl I'll have to revert to the usual spay as a matter of urgency. Why oh why didn't I get a boy?
That IS very scary but thanks for telling me. Our vet almost ruled out pyometra because of Molly's age but at least I now know it could be.
It is very rare for this age, but always worth investigating further. I hope it's not, and that the antibiotics sort her out x
Thanks for all your good wishes for Molly. We're keeping a very close watch on her and if it seems the abs aren't clearing this in a couple of days, she'll be straight back to the vets. Obviously if she starts to get ill, she'll go straight back.
She seems fine, no signs of discharge the last couple of days but I'm still watching her closely for any signs of discomfort, drinking more than usual etc., but I'm hopeful the vet was right and the abs are clearing whatever was there. Thanks for your concern selina27 x
