[angelbaby's mom]

I was at the vet yesterday with my border collie (annual rabies shot), and while waiting for my turn, a lady came in with what looked like a maltese-mix. She was all distraught and asked the vet's assistant if the vet would see her immediately. She said she had her dog bred for the first time, and after the fourth day with the stud, she took her girl home only to find she had started bleeding again, bright red, and she wondered why. This lady was almost in tears. The assistant went back and got the vet, and the vet came out, looked at the dog & the lady, and said "Oh, that's very normal, especially if it's the first breeding. She may bleed for a week or so, but as long as she's acting fine & eating, she's fine." When this lady left, she seemed satisfied with the vet's response, but I don't know that I would have been.

I was a little concerned, because I've never heard of that happening. Now, the main reason I'm worried is because I live in a very small town, where there is only one vet, next closes one is about 45 minutes away. Since I plan to eventually breed my two girls, I want the absolute best veterinary care possible. I'm not sure that she is it, now, after hearing that casual, indifferent "diagnosis" she gave. Also, she (the vet) breeds chichuachuas (sp?), so you would think she would know, right?

Was the vet right? Is this normal for a female to begin bleeding again after breeding?

Thanks for listening.