All she wants to do is lay around and lick herself. Plus she is really cranky and won't socialize with anybody besides me. What can I do to make my baby feel better?
2007-10-11 18:41:16 · 9 answers · asked by Augusta H 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Get her spayed! Poor thing. :(
2007-10-11 18:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by LadyLynn 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get her spayed! I assume your dog isn't registered & papered, and I also assume she hasn't had a complete health check for the specific reason of breeding, and I also assume she is not a completely outstanding example of her breed (though she may be a very cute and wonderful dog). I hope you are not planning to breed her unless she meets those qualifications. 10,000-16,000 animals are euthanized every day in the United States just because there are not enough homes for them, and people keep breeding their pets (or leaving them intact and ready for "accidental" litters). Don't add to the problem.
Along with letting her feel much more comfortable, getting her spayed will prevent her from the all-too-common problems that intact females have, such as uterine/mammary/ovarian cancer, male dogs never leaving them alone, and false pregnancies, which can be traumatic.
Your local Humane Society will have information on low-cost spay programs in your area if money is an issue.
2007-10-12 02:16:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is a compelling reason not to, you should get her spayed. If costs are an issue, contact your local Humane Society and/or see if there is a PUP (Prevent Unwanted Puppies) organization in your area. Your local pet stores may also have information on low cost clinics.
2007-10-12 02:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by Sue C 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not that she's uncomfortable. It's instinct to do this when they are ready to make little puppies.
My best advice is to get her spayed. That way you don't have to deal with the blood and she does not act weird. It only take a few days for a female to get back to her normal self after being spayed.
Good luck!
2007-10-12 01:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nothing, except getting her spayed or this will go on every 6 months. Also, keep her away from male dogs & don't leave her outside unattended or you'll end up with a unwanted litter.
2007-10-12 01:49:05 · answer #5 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just let her be, it will be over before you know. Give her extra love and attention. Sometimes a warm bath makes them feel better,if she likes the water.
2007-10-12 01:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by mastifflove 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What I'm about to propose is a little weird, but it does work and will soothe your dog. Please keep an open mind. I'm not trying to be perverted or disgusting.
If you place your hand on your dog's rump above the tail and kind of wrap your fingers around her bottom without touching, that will give her the sensation of a male dog mounting her.
I know it's weird. It's worked with every female small animal in heat I've ever met.
2007-10-12 01:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Leslie L 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Get her spayed, and then she won't be feeling so horrible.
2007-10-12 02:01:19 · answer #8 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get her a boy dog....lol J/K. get her neutered! silly.
2007-10-12 01:49:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋