I have not seen any blood but her genitals are HUGE. And she keeps 'bothering' with by licking and licking. Is this normal? Shouldn't I see some other symptoms?
2007-03-31 23:42:21 · 5 answers · asked by Cheryl M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he entire "Heat" period lasts an average of 21 days, but this may vary with some dogs.
The actual "breeding time" is only a matter of 2 or 3 days in the 3 week period, but this time can be very difficult to determine.
The symptoms at the beginning of the heat cycle usually starts with her paying a great deal of attention to and licking at her vulva frequently, and there is some hard swelling around the vaginal area.
She will begin dark red bleeding from the vagina.
The flow may be fairly heavy the first few days and usually decreases in amount over the next week.
The colour also changes from dark red to salmon colour as the heat progresses.
The vulva, or area around the vagina, swells considerably and then begins to soften, as her progesterone level rises and her body prepares to release the eggs from the ovaries.
She will curve her tail over to the left or right side as she becomes closer to the actual mating time and will urinate frequently to spread her scent for the males.
You can avoid blood spots in the house by putting little boy's jockey type underwear with a fly on her.
Place a Light Days pad into the shorts and then put the pants on backwards, so that the tail comes out the fly.
A 30 lb. dog uses a size 6 or 6x jockey underwear.
Disposable kiddie's 'pull-ups' can also be used, but they are quite expensive.
Change the mini-pad regularly as needed through the day, and give her time to clean herself when she comes back into the house from doing her 'chores' before you put the pants back on her.
Remember to remove the 'pants' when you let her outside to 'relieve ' herself!
I have forgotten to do this myself, occasionally and it causes the dog to become very confused!
2007-03-31 23:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most female dogs when they're in heat will pay special attention to their genital area, they may bleed just like we do and you'll especially notice if there are any males around. if you're not sure take her to a vet or someone that has experience with dogs that can tell you. if you don't want her breeding though i would suggest that you keep her inside until you're sure.
i work in a petshop and have people come in all the time asking for nappies for their dogs on heat, most females do bleed a bit so it may even be something else.
check with a vet.
2007-04-01 06:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If she's a year old she should have had a season already. It does sound like she's now in season.
Please get her spayed! For one thing, licking and licking will not do her any favours.
Older unspayed female dogs are prone to pyometra (potentially fatal womb infections) and mammary tumours. Please get her sorted for her own sake!!
Chalice
2007-04-01 06:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes in heat! definitely
2007-04-01 08:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why is she not spayed at a year old? Please talk to your vet.
2007-04-01 06:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mananamanda 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋