I always hear people say things like "O my dog is in heat" and things like that.....but wat does it mean by "in heat". Everybody seems 2 no (I must b stupid or sumthing), except 4 me!!!!
2006-08-02 16:18:27 · 23 answers · asked by deseraa 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ok I no i not stupid
2006-08-03 13:45:05 · update #1
Thank You everybody for answering my question....I wish I could give everybody the best answer award thing, but sadly i cant!
2006-08-03 13:48:32 · update #2
Twice a year, a female dog comes in heat. Heat is the term used for the time when a female will breed with a male dog.
During the time a female is in heat, she will only breed for a few days and then she will begin to go out of heat. During heat, the female dog will bleed like a woman does during her monthly cycle. I hopes this answers your question.
2006-08-02 16:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by just guessing 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's the time that a female dog is not only most likely to get pregnant, but also when she is most likely to allow a male to breed with her. Sometimes she may allow several males over the course of several days to breed with her. And for a reason I don't think anyone can explain with certainty, male dogs for miles around seem to instinctively know the female is in heat and will go to great lengths to get to her. By the way you are not stupid, you asked this question and that shows you are smart enough to know you need to understand this.
2006-08-02 16:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by sir_john_65 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
being in heat is basically the dogs period. however they can NOT get pregnant while in heat. Until they've stopped bleeding, about 1 week after that they can get pregnant. If you Don't plan on having puppies have your dog spaded early when they are little is cheaper and easier and having a dog in heat is a pain. Casue they either have to stay outside or wear a doggie diaper. And even when they are outside it's a mess.
2006-08-02 16:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by jcoberg10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What it means when a dog is in heat is that the dog is going through it's menstrual cycle(period). A dog goes through this 2 times a year and is the only time she can get pregnant.
2006-08-02 16:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ironic. The original term probably meant "frenzy" but in modern era it is the SAME as you.
The temperature of the Vagina gets about .5 degree warmer during ovulation!
So, today, being in "heat" is literal! It used to be figurative.
You go into heat to! Get a electornic thermomenter and stick in each day. You will see it rises two-three days a month. That's when you are knock-up-able!
2006-08-02 16:34:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a female dogs is in heat . that means she bleeds just like a human . and she is in all honesty horny. you can breed them when they are in heat and they go into heat twice a year. every six monthes . if you dont want to put up wiht the spotting (bleeding) they do you can have her spayed . and then that would fix the problem
2006-08-02 16:26:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that a female animal is on her period. You're not stupid. Maybe you're just into animals or have noticed one menstruating. Lots of people don't know. You wouldn't believe how many people go into vet clinics and are upset because their pet's suddenly bleeding from her genitals. You learn something new everyday! Peace and Best!
2006-08-02 16:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by Deep Down Trauma Hound 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the dog is ready to breed. A female dog will have a swollen vulva and bleed when she is in heat and ready to breed. Please be a responsible pet owner (if you are a pet owner) and have your dog spayed. There are too many extra puppies at the local pounds and humane societies.
2006-08-02 16:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by babygirl1970 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok...only a female can be in heat and it happens usually every 6 months or so...during this time the dog ovulates and then has the equilivent to a period...it is messy and does not smell too pleasant...
2006-08-02 17:42:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a female dog is in heat cycle that is the time that she can become pregnant.
2006-08-02 16:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by vinetwo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋