I read that dogs are usually in heat for about 6 weeks. My chihuahua has been in heat for about 10 weeks or more now. She is still bleeding some, still swelling, etc.
Could something be wrong? Should I take her to the vet immediately, or just wait and ask at her next appointment? Anyone else have this problem or know what the cause might be?
2006-12-28 18:11:29 · 7 answers · asked by Mrs.Gaddis 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, it is not normal.
A heat cycle is of the duration of three weeks: the first week, dogs are very playfull, and like to tease male dogs; the second week, they beg to be taken; the third week, they aren't interested in mating anymore, but the scent is still there, and that's when dog fights start.
A small size breed dog usually goes into first heat around 6-7 mos. of age. a medium to large size breed dog around 8-10 months; and a extra large size breed dog around 12-15 mos.
After that, they'll go in heat every six months, unless they didn't conceive, and they can go back in heat as soon as three months.
If you are not planning to breed your dog, then she's better off getting spayed, otherwise you'll be putting your dog in a life threatening situation: dogs who don't conceive during a heat cycle are prone to an uterine infection called pyometria, which is fatal if goes untreated.
I recommend you have your dog medically examined at once!!
2006-12-28 23:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by amccoy1962 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, something could be wrong. A dog's heat usually only lasts three weeks. I'd take her to the vet for a check-up.
2006-12-28 23:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by Voelven 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not necessarily. Like woman, dogs don't always read the books. It may be a false heat or just a longer heat. If she seems lethargic or has a more foul odor then usual (especially if accompanied by a greenish or mucus yellow discharge) then take her in to see the Vet. She may have a vaginal infection.
2006-12-28 18:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by Momof3boys 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-01 07:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this her first heat cycle? She may just have her hormones out of wack and that is why her cycle is lasting so long. One of my French Bulldogs was in heat for about 9 weeks the first time she cycled, but her second heat was normal. If it continues for another week or two, I would call the vet (or you can now if you want to).
2006-12-28 18:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take her to the vet. Also set up a spay appointment so that you don't have to worry about problems like this. It is healthier too.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=106&A=1570&S=1
2006-12-28 18:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not normal, she could have a uterine infection or some other problem. Take her in immediately you would hate for her uterous to be seriously infected. I would rather take her in than have her be seriously ill as a result.
2006-12-28 19:11:46 · answer #7 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋