My Dog has been in heat close to three weeks and It seemed she was done until yesterday when she was around a Fixed male who tried to mount her and now it seems she's bleeding more than ever. If i keep her away from Males for the next week will she be done? or does it not matter? Oh and for any added info it is her first heat.
2007-11-01 11:13:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Pro-oestrus, the period of the cycle when a female dog bleeds, can last up to 3-4 weeks, although the average is about 10 days. There will still be a week or so after the bleeding stops, when she goes into oestrus, where she will be receptive to a male dog and has a high chance of becoming pregnany if mated. Prolonged oestrus is quite common in young dogs on their first few cycles, so what you're seeing may be quite normal.
If the bleeding appears to be getting heavier though, you ought to seek veterinary advice just to rule out anything serious. Diseases such as pyometra would be very, very uncommon after the first season, but it is still a possibility.
Once she has gone off heat, I would strongly recommend that you get her spayed. It is a good idea to wait until a month or two after she has been in season.
There are a number of health benefits to having her spayed-
Spaying eliminates the risk of ovarian and uterine cancers, as well as preventing other life-threatening diseases such as pyometra (infection of the uterus). Mammary (breast) cancer in dogs is very closely linked to the hormone cycles, so spaying at an early age (6-12 months) greatly reduces the risk of this cancer also. In addition, there is no risk of unwanted pregnancy, you don't have to deal with the mess when she comes into season, and you don't have to isolate her.
2007-11-02 20:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Loz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep females away from intact dogs for 30 days, just to be sure, and bathe them after the heat is over, to remove the attractive odor. Having males around doesn't make the heat longer or shorter. Even a fixed male will often try to breed, as you've discovered.
However, if she's been bleeding for nearly three weeks, something is wrong.. the bleeding phase normally lasts only a few days usually. I'd have her seen by a vet; she could have a pyometra--uterine infection--and that can be fatal. Is she running a temperature? At any rate a call to a vet is definitely in order.
Good luck!
Rev
2007-11-01 11:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by Rev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three weeks is the average, so your dog might be going longer. Being around males will not shorten or lengthen the heat. Just watch for when she stops bleeding again and her vulva and teats shrink back to normal size. It may be another week or two.
Sometimes dogs go through false pregnancy though, and their vulva and teats don't return to normal size until after false pregnancy. If this happens, try to discourage her from licking her teats, which stimulates milk production. If she produces milk and the false pregnancy is severe, take her to the vet, they can help end the false pregnancy symptoms. Otherwise, a false pregnancy will run its course and resolve on its own.
2007-11-01 12:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three weeks is about the normal length of a season but some can be either shorter or longer. By the end of the 3 weeks her discharge should not be heavily red. I would advise getting her checked by the vet in case she has a problem. If you are not planning to breed it would be a good time to discuss a suitable time to have her spayed, usually a couple of months after her season.
2007-11-01 11:20:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably last about another week, so keep her away from the boys a little while longer. You should definitely have her spayed so that you don't have to worry about it next time. There are low-cost spay/neuter clinics all over the US, call your local shelter for information about these programs, you can find your local shelter through Petfinder.com. Good luck.
2007-11-01 11:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by ~Jenn~ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are in heat for approx 21 days. With males or away from males, it will make no difference in the length of time the heat lasts.
2007-11-01 11:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heat cycles generally last 3 weeks. If it's her first, it's going to be totally unpredictable and will probably last longer.
Have her fixed so you don't need to worry about it - If you don't intend to breed or show her, there is no reason not to have her fixed!
2007-11-01 11:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you don't intend to breed her, you should definitely get her spayed. Once she is spayed you won't have to deal with the blood, or male dogs trying to mount her anymore. It will also reduce the risks of mammary cancer, and eliminate the risks of ovarian and uterine cancer and pymetra.
2007-11-01 11:41:30 · answer #8 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
her heat cycle will run its course and there is really no way to stop it. all the males can smell her for miles so untill it is over she might still have visitors.they usuerally have 2 heats a year so be prepared for the next one. if you don't want pups have her spayed in the next month and she will be healthier and you will not have to worry.
2007-11-01 11:24:14 · answer #9 · answered by john n 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spay her. Theres no reason not to unless you intend to breed her. It will be less stressful for you and your dog. Do whats right for the dog. Be mature and make the right choice.
2007-11-01 11:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by Jenn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋