My chihuahua gave birth to a litter about 7 weeks ago. The pups are weaned. She is bleeding now. (of course, she had stopped bleeding after giving birth). Is there any way she could be in heat again this soon? Or do you think this is a problem I should be concerned about?
2007-10-13 11:53:26 · 13 answers · asked by spunky_blonde_nurse 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she shouldn't be in heat and I would get her to the vets immediatley.
Hope it's nothing but a dog should come into heat every 6 months and considering she caried 2 months ( maybe a week more at the most) and the pups are only 7 weeks thats only 4 months.
2007-10-13 12:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time it depends on your dog! But i wouldn't worry to much about it many dogs go in heat soon after they give birh. The dogs life cycle won't change because it has given birth! Most of the time there will be a diffrence for a while, but they will get it back very shortly!
2007-10-17 18:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ariel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think it would be unlikely that she would be in heat. Generally when they are nursing they do not go into heat.
Does she have any kinds of distress? Is she bleeding a lot?
Are you certain where the blood is coming from? Is it possible that some puppy isn't completely weaned and is still trying to nurse?
2007-10-13 18:58:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get her spayed!! look up all the health benefits, it can save your dogs life!! It's also a lot cheaper than caring for a litter. Call a shelter and they can give you a coupon for a cheaper spaying. Every puppy your dog has means one more dog in a shelter dies, and if your puppies have puppies, then there are even more dogs dieing, and chances are either your puppies or the puppies puppies will end up in a shelter.
If you love your dog, have her spayed and save a dog's life who has no home or family. It can save your dog''s life too.
Take your dog to the vet, she could be in heat again. Either way you need to know.
2007-10-13 19:05:16 · answer #4 · answered by Green Weasle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to take her to the vet just in case theres something wrong, but as far as i know, female dogs bleed when they are in heat, but i dont know about so soon after having a litter.
2007-10-13 18:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by LadyP 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
she could be in heat again but it sounds soon considering dogs go in heat 2 times a yr...call the vet and see what they say..my dog had pups and she was bleeding on and off for a mth. or so.
good luck
2007-10-13 21:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by michele h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a possibility she could be having some sort of heat related syndrome. But I think you getting her to the Vet would solve any issues or speculation
2007-10-13 18:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Old Cop Dog 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they go back into heat soon after the pups stop nursing. Now would be a great time to talk to your vet about having her spayed. :-)
2007-10-13 18:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs. E 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's very unlikely that she is back in season already.. It's possible I suppose... but if it was me.. It is rare enough that it would worry the heck out of me and I would take her to the vet to find out what the heck is going on.
2007-10-13 18:59:09 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to get an answer to this, is to check with your vet.
2007-10-13 18:57:18 · answer #10 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋