Will female dogs that have been desexed get periods?

Question

I was just wondering if female dogs which have been desexed get their periods still even though they don't go through heat anymore?

Answer 1

No. And they aren't "desexed." They are still female dogs, they just cannot have puppies. Being desexed implies that they are not longer a female.

Answer 2

Hi Diorable!!
If a dog is not going to be used for breeding she should be spayed. Not only will it help prevent unwanted litters of puppies, but it also helps decrease the chance of breast cancer and uterine diseases.

When a female dog is spayed the ovaries and uterus are removed and the dog cannot ovulate nor carry a pregnancy.

Ps: 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 4-10 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 4-11 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 your bit-ch, 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 should not be done during her heat cycle because of the risk of excessive bleeding and other complications. The best idea is to wait until she has been out of heat for a few weeks.

Jason Homan

Answer 3

First of all, dogs don't get "desexed", they get spayed and neutered, but remain of the same sex.
Second, unfortunately it can happen that a female dog who has been spayed already, still goes into heats, and have bloody discharge, and that's when, at the time of the surgery, part of the ovaries are left behind (poor veterinary practice).
Getting the dog examined is always to best way to go.

Answer 4

female dogs usually go into their first cycle 6 months of age. They will continue to do so about every 6 months (twice a year). They last for 2-4 weeks. Each dog varies. Female dogs won't stop going into heat cycles until they're spayed. Your dog will bleed from the vagina. Around this time, she will be attracting male dogs. You must keep a careful eye on her because the scent drives male dogs to want to mate with her, which may cause her to get pregnant. During her heat cycle, she usually allows ANY male to mount her. If you choose not to get your dog spayed (desexed) then it is best to keep a diaper on her during her heat cycle to prevent any "accidental" pregnancy. You can purchase dog diapers online or at petstores.

Answer 5

No. When they are spayed their uterus and ovaries are removed. It's is similar to a woman getting a complete hysterectomy. They can no longer come into heat because the source of the hormones that produce the heat cycle has been removed. They, obviously, can no longer have pups either.
While she is still female you no longer have to worry about whether or not she will be producing puppies--she won't.

Answer 6

The term is SPAYED and no they do not bleed any more because that only happens when they do go into heat. Dams (female dogs) do not get periods like human females.

By the way do we as women lose OUR gender when we have a hysterectomy? NOT.

Answer 7

No they do not. Female dogs that have been spayed, no longer come into heat, nor do they get their periods. It's actually healthier for them as well.

Answer 8

nope, but at some stage in their life some female dogs have incontenance issues, however they eventually go away

Answer 9

Visit http://www.dogsvets.net
You can ask a Vet on this portal

Answer 10

No they usually don't, but like other mammals they can have breakthrough bleeding or "hormonal bleeding).