My 9mo. old baby girl is in heat, this is her second week (or so). I noticed she is MASSIVELY SWOLLEN...it kinda hangs when she walks, and resembles being a boy instead of a girl. I had another female that was in heat and she got swollen and red, but no where near this. Should I be worried? It looks like it's about to fall out, and it's kinda worrying me. She doesn't appear to be in any pain at all, but I was just curious if this was normal. I'm waiting for this heat to pass so I can spay her, so we won't be worrying about this again. Thanks all.
2007-08-10 11:08:50 · 4 answers · asked by Korlis 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I waited because I was told to let her have her first heat. I wasn't sure why, but I asked the questions and that's the answers I got...guess I should have asked here LOL
2007-08-10 11:41:12 · update #1
It is normal. Thanks for spaying when this is done!!!!
You CAN spay a dog in heat, but most vets will have you wait. Due to the increased blood supply to the uterus, blood loss is a greater risk when in heat. Waiting until she is done is a wiser choice. You can speak with your vet and see, but most are most happy to wait.
Cats, since they are smaller and most unspayed females are usually in heat or pregnant, are frequently spayed while in heat.
2007-08-10 11:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs just get REALLY swollen, but if you are concerned a simple trip to the Vet will put your mind at ease.
Do you notice any discharge that isn't red? If its green, then she has an infection. And the trip to the Vet is highly necessary. good luck
2007-08-10 18:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by Yooper_Chic 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't sure then you need to take her to the vet. And for God's sake..WHY did you wait so long? She should have been spayed months ago...
2007-08-10 18:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can spay a dog that is in heat.
2007-08-10 18:15:31 · answer #4 · answered by DaveSFV 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋