I thought dogs get their periods when they're 6 mos old. After about 3 weeks after her "period" is over, should I have her spayed or wait until she's 6 mos old?
2006-08-12 08:38:20 · 8 answers · asked by pureessence 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you are sure about the age of your dog, it's unlikely that she is in heat at four months old. It sounds like your dog may have a bladder infection. (cystitis) Is she having problems urninating....maybe straining to pee? She will need to see a vet.
2006-08-12 08:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Free Bird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she was on heat. Get her spayed NOW she can get pregnant (which at that age would kill her) and the younger they are the easier they recover and it also reduces their risk of mammary cancer later on. You may need to look around for a vet that does early/juvenile desexing.
2006-08-12 08:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not uncommon for a dog to have its first season at 4 mos. of age...If you are going to spay her, wait two months, then have it done. (Enlargement of womb & ovaries will have waned by then & again be back to normal size.) Risks to her health will lessen.
2006-08-16 07:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by cherokee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that happened to our cat, im not sure if its the same thing, but it happend when she was about 4 months old, and the vet told us it was a urinary tract infection, and the only thing you can do is give them more water to try and flush the bad stuff out
2006-08-12 08:44:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet and have her spayed asap
PREGNENCY AND BIRTH DOGS
http://vetmedicine.about.com/cs/predog/
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/whelping.html#timeline-pups
E-ESTRUS OR HEAT CYCLE
http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deestrus.html
In Heat?
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/breedingheat.htm
2006-08-12 08:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by cm30324 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it....but I'd ask your vet this question. Sorry I couldn't be of much help on this one.
2006-08-12 08:44:17 · answer #6 · answered by lissajewels 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be her 'period' or it could be a medical problem. You should probably consult your vet.
2006-08-12 08:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask your vet.
2006-08-12 08:42:39 · answer #8 · answered by alyamed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋