My dog is a year old, 4lb chihuahua. She is having her first period, which has lasted for about a week. The problem is the her vagina has became swollen. Should I be worried?
2006-07-01 20:32:40 · 8 answers · asked by Mickie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Nope, that's supposed to happen. The labia swell when she is ready to mate, so make very, very *sure* she stays away from guys. If you are going to have her spayed, which is better for her long-term health, have it done as soon as she is out of this heat. In other words, when she is done bleeding. That will be several days yet. (It does differ a bit from dog to dog, just like in people.)
EDIT: *Yes, it is normal.*
Quote: (From www.vetinfo.com)
"It sounds like your dog is in heat. The estral period in dogs normally lasts about 21 days but that can vary a lot. **At first there is bleeding with vulvar swelling**, then the bleeding slows or stops for a week or so. This period of no bleeding is the fertile period in the heat cycle. Then there is a return of bleeding but usually less than before
and that goes on a week or so. The variability in length of heat cycles in bitches is pretty drastic. Some bitches are thought the whole process in two weeks or so and others drag it out for 4 to 6 weeks and sometimes even longer."
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Quote: (From www.petplace.com on how to tell if your dog is in heat...)
"What to Watch For:
Small amounts of bloody vaginal discharge are associated with proestrus. **Initially, the vulvar lips swell and become soft and pliable.**
Restlessness
Frequent urination
Ability of the female to attract males from long distances away
Receptivity to the male"
2006-07-01 20:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by doldaggabuzzbuzz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal for that to happen. Most people refer to it as the dog going into heat. Many dogs stay in heat for about 21 day. Also most house dogs have 1-2 cycles a year. Don't worry it is normal. :)
2006-07-02 04:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its very normal for a female dog to get swollen. just keep an eye on her
2006-07-06 23:56:21 · answer #3 · answered by patty s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog never got swollen there during her period ,you should get her checked out
2006-07-02 03:37:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is normal that she has had a period but im not sure about her vagina if your really worried take to the vets.
2006-07-02 03:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Lauren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is all very normal. I found this site very informative when my little girl went through the same thing.
2006-07-08 06:24:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it'd normal the nipples might even swell too
2006-07-02 03:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not normal i would take her to your vet if i was you and have her checked.
2006-07-02 03:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by bscootermom2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋