I have a 5 month old boxer and I want to get her fixed. Other than the obvious, how will I know that she is in heat?
2006-10-14 14:45:16 · 10 answers · asked by renee m 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
NOW is the time to get her fixed!!!!!! They go into heat anytime from 6-18 months. For the maximum benefit, spay BEFORE first heat!!!!!
2006-10-14 14:47:35 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She'll hit her 1st .heat at about 6 months. It is not always obvious when a dog is in heat...!
Estrus or Heat cycle
The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks and since this an an average, some heats are shorter (as little as 7-10 days), others are longer (4 weeks or more). Average times between heat periods is seven months but some dogs can cycle as early as every 4 months, some once a year. Lengths of heat cycles and intervals between cycles are different for each dog but most dogs hit somewhere close to the averages. The first part of heat you will notice bleeding from the vulva, swelling of the vulva, possible increase in urination and the most noticeable, male dogs hanging around the house. During this period (proestrus), females will not allow the males to breed with them although the males will be very persistent. The second part or estrus is the time in which the female will allow the male to breed her and this can last anywhere from 4-21 days. A female, most of the time, will allow most any male to breed during this time. As the female starts to go out of heat or enter diestrus, she will be less willing to breed. Again this stage can last 4-14 days but averages approximately 7 days. The next cycle usually begins about 7 months from the start of the last heat cycle, not the end of that cycle but again this varies from dog to dog. The interval stays the same even if she becomes pregnant. If you do not intend to breed her, you really should consider spaying her. There are many health benefits associated with spaying such as decreased chance of mammary tumors and you will not have to worry about pyometra, metritis or unwanted litters (overpopulation is a big problem - just take a trip to a humane shelter). If you elect to spay her, this can be done during heat but it may be best to wait until the heat cycle is over to decrease the chance of complications.
2006-10-15 05:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by Celtic Tejas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dogs first heat cycle could come as early as 5months old, even when they are a year old. In some larger breeds they might not get their first heat cycle until they are 2 years old. Then after her first heat cycle she will go into heat every 6-7months. You will know right before she is to come into heat when her vulva and breasts get enlarged and swollen. Then she will have a bloody discharge coming from her vulva, this will tell you that she is in heat. If you plan to breed her, do so when the discharge becomes yellow, anywhere from 4-13days after her heat cycle has begun.
2006-10-14 14:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her bottom will get swollen and she will bleed. She will stay in heat 21 days. The middle of the cycle she will bleed the most. That is when she is most likely to get pregnant. I would go on at about 8 months and get her fixed. Normally dogs do not start going into heat until 8 months or later. Anything earlier than that you would not want her to get breed. Hope this helps.
2006-10-14 15:00:28 · answer #4 · answered by mfroeh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maximum canines oftentimes pass into their first warmth at approximately 4-8 months and then each 4-6 months after that. Having a clutter of puppies foten would not regulate their warmth they oftentimes nevertheless come out and in of heat approximately each 4-6 months. Their warmth oftentimes final 26-30 days being maximum fertile throughout day 12-14-sixteen-18 provide or handle days.
2016-10-19 10:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is old enough now to get her spayed so I would just get it done NOW instead of waiting for her to go in to heat--There are NO benefits from her having a heat cycle so why what--Unless you really want to put up with her bleeding all over your house and the male dogs all over town "knocking" down your door---
2006-10-17 11:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by jen.mccollum@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her spayed NOW. They can come in heat anytime from 6-9 months and if you wait til she is in heat in costs more. Get it done now.
While you are at it, have her checked or rechecked for heart worms.
2006-10-15 11:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they come in to heat at 6 months and stay for 30 days but it is best if you keep them away from males untill there 1yr of age!
2006-10-14 14:55:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your vet, and follow their suggestion.
Good for you being a conscientious pet owner and getting you pup spayed!
2006-10-14 14:54:23 · answer #9 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, make her appointment ASAP!!
2006-10-14 14:48:12 · answer #10 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋