we have a 1 year old pitbull in heat and it seems like something in that shape of a ball (ball and joint) is protruding from her vagina....any idea what this could be??? This is NOT he first heat!!
2007-11-11 10:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by tltb23 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
why is it such an issue with you "Rose" numerous vet told me that spaying a dog ruduces its life by a few years!!
2007-11-11 11:02:23 · update #1
She is probably swollen . When female dogs are in heat and are at the stage where they are able to be bred which is about 10 to 14 days after start of heat they are usually very swollen so the male will be able to penetrate her.
2007-11-11 10:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I very seriously doubt that any vets ever told you that spaying your dog would reduce her life by several years..if they did then they should NOT be practicing veterinary medicine. Spaying actually increases the chances of a longer life..a healthier life. The longer your dog is left intact, the more heat cycles she goes through the higher her risk of mammary cancer becomes as well as the risk of pyometria. Mammary cancer is very real and unfortunately very common. It is also not an old dog disease. It unfortunately is seen in dogs younger then 3 years of age. The prognosis is often poor. Pyometria is a very serious often fatal uterine infection.
I have dealt with these issues in intact female dogs for 35 years now..I see these preventable illnesses all to often.
2007-11-11 11:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaginal hyperplasia. It is quite common in this breed. It will normally go down once the season is finished. It can be a problem if the tissue gets traumatised or if it causes obstruction to urinary outflow. See a vet as it may need antibiotics or perhaps even suturing in place to protect it. (and to confirm the diagnosis) It would be best to get her neutered before her next season.
2007-11-11 10:08:21 · answer #3 · answered by insomnia c 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a question for the vet.
2007-11-11 10:06:59 · answer #4 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Needs to be looked at by the vet.
2007-11-11 10:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i want to say it is called a prolapsed vagina or something like that..will add more if I find the correct name..you should get her into the vet it can cause issues
2007-11-11 10:09:42 · answer #6 · answered by PFSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your vet asap. Then have her spayed.
2007-11-11 10:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Dee M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe she tried to "get it on" with something she shouldnt...
2007-11-11 10:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋