A little worried
 

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.

I am not sure about this I know Lilli never did, The first time Lilli was bred in Jan and it didnt take I did notice in her crate one morning that there was very light pink blood on the puppy pad but she never did it again, If it was me I would have taken her to another vet and get a second op. Hope this helps maybe some more YT will post soon.Kristi & Lilli

Yeah, I just know it made me second-guess her expertise. But maybe that's just because I'm so incredibly protective of my little girls. I would have probably freaked out if it happened to me. But like I said, she breeds toy dogs, too, and you would think she would know.

Thanks for your reply. I'm anxious to hear several replies on this, so I'll know whether or not to switch vets.

Always go with your gut feeling if something aint right go somewhere else to get another vets op it never hurts I have done this alot and have always been right with my gut feelings as with any Breeders we are always learning something new everyday also.

Well, I don't recall the maltese owner saying how long she had been bleeding, but it sounded like she had just noticed it, and had just brought her back from the stud's home. I don't want to jump to conclusions, since I've used this particular vet for the 8 years we have lived here. But, then again, I've never had Yorkies until this year, and certainly never bred dogs before. I just feel like these are my daughters, and nothing is quite good enough for them.

Angel will be ready to breed next summer, Gracie next spring, and I want to have my ducks in a row before that time comes. I'm such a planner!!!

When a bitch comes into heat, there is 3 weeks of bleeding. One week coming in, one week of taking the stud and one week to go out. The bleeding is pretty heavy at first and starts to lighten up. But bright red, I don't know. I can only speak from experience and Gracie's blood starts to turn dark. However, my in-laws chi stays bright red and drips for the full 3 weeks.

Ok. I feel a little better about it, then. You know, my vet has always seemed very knowledgable, but she is a little "rough around the edges" sometimes, kinda harsh and abrasive, and often makes you feel like you are bothering her with your questions. But I've just accepted the fact that this was just her personality. But, when I heard her abrupt answer to this lady, I felt sorry for the lady, and for the dog, for that matter, and started putting myself in her position.

Thanks for your reply, txshopper73.