2006-11-03 16:02:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Someone just asked a similar question. Technically, dogs don't have periods. They go into heat or season about every six months.
The heat cycle of the female dog has three parts and lasts about 3 weeks. The first part lasts anywhere from 3-14 days during which a bloody discharge and swelling of the vaginal area are usually seen. Next the dog will become receptive to being bred and actively may seek out a male dog. This is the time when she can become pregnant. The discharge may change color at this time and become lighter. Finally, the discharge will become clearer, the vaginal swelling will diminish and the dog will no longer allow herself to be bred. While your dog is in heat you must watch her carefully to avoid unwanted breeding and subsequent puppies. If you are not planning on breeding your dog, please have her spayed to help prevent unwanted puppies
2006-11-03 16:39:06 · answer #1 · answered by HDB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The average length of time for a female dogs heat cycle is 21 days or 3 weeks. Some dogs are in heat for less than this and others are in heat for more than this. Day 1 is counted as the first day that there is a colored discharge from the dogs vulva. The dog is most receptive for breeding between days 9 and 12. It is very important that you keep her away from all males during this time.
If your dog is not being used for breeding it is best to spay her. It is very beneficial to her health and will prevent uterine cancer and also many different uterine infections not to mention unwanted puppies and the mess while she is in heat.
2006-11-03 16:13:52 · answer #2 · answered by MsDolittle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't wont puppies keep her a way from all male dogs for 28 to 31 days. The bleeding will last about a week. Good luck dogs for miles will be at your door.
2006-11-03 16:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by Addie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Every 6 months for about 21 days, makes it hard to count.
2006-11-03 16:16:35 · answer #4 · answered by relaxed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOUR WEEKS! and full blooded dogs have one every year, where mixed come into heat every 6 months!
2006-11-03 16:08:07 · answer #5 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually they menstruate about every four to six months and it lasts about 3 weeks
2006-11-03 16:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by debrieanna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh dey be on dey periods dat dey doo da der.
2006-11-03 16:08:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
UM...I DONT THINK FEMALE DOGS ACTUALLY GET PERIODS...ONLY HUMANS,WOMAN IN PARTICULAR....
2006-11-03 16:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by [: 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call a vet tomorrow and ask.
2006-11-03 16:04:40 · answer #9 · answered by 4263 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey!! yes they do and it lasts 3 days every moth....
2006-11-03 16:08:26 · answer #10 · answered by MisMac 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋