My little girl Roxy, ShitzShu, Maltese and Yorkie, 16mnths old, started her period on Sept 5th and is still spotting. Otherwise she is happy, eating, playing and sleeping normally. She does rub her bottom on the ground, which has indicated need to go number 2.
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Dogs are usually in heat for 21 days but owners usually don't know about the first week becasue there is usually no bleeding, just swelling of the vulva. However, you seem to be an especially attentive owner so you may have gotten in on the first of it. Since this is the 22nd it seems the bleeding has been going on for 17 days, right? This is a bit longer than usual but still within normal limits. Your vet is really the person to ask, not those of us here who have experience but not formal education in animal health. You can call the vet and supply the dates and the vet can tell you if there is cause for worry. That's what I would do.
Your dog's in heat, which lasts around three weeks, as the first person said. They usually occur every six months. The vet is the person to ask, as suggested already.
Female dogs have what's called an estrous cycle. It's called being "in heat". It's different from periods (menstrual cycles), however, in that the time that they're in heat is when they're most fertile.
Hopefully by now this poor dog has been spayed!
We have had quiet a few dogs over the years. I can tell you this from experience. a dogs HEAT fertility) period lasts for 21 days. 7 days coming in, 7 days (really fertile) and 7 days going out. All through this 21 day cycle there can be spotting and bleeding and yes, swollen sexual organs. We have a very good vet and he was always willing to answer and explained all of this to me. I too suggest you contact your vet about your concerns.
Just my two cent's worth here, sometimes canines will rub their rear-ends on the carpet or grass due to worms. When you take her in to have her spayed tell the vet about her butt-dragging.
RE: Dog Getting Her First Period (Heat)
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Hi, Thank you very much everyone for your response(s). My Baby's cycle (spotting) ended on Saturday, Sept., 20th. It was especially long but I feel was due to the disruption of the moves and excitement of the changes going on in our personal lives.
Little Roxy is doing Good and her vulva is less swollen now too. Her little personality has become even more playful and affectionate as well..
When Roxy was in to see the vet on Sept., 4th, she was given an excellent bill of health, other than being slightly underweight, due to lack of time to provide proper care by previous owner.
Go ahead & walk her in the park if puppies are what you are wanting. Use your head & keep her away from male dogs. They can smell a female in heat from great distances.
As a side note, butt dragging often means needing to release glands, but pooping usually doesn't do it! Unless they are pretty constipated, a finger with a glove on is needed.
I strongly encourage you to have her spayed. Unless you are a professional breeder please do not increase the animal population. There are pros out there who do this and those dogs end up in the pound. It is also best to have her spayed before the onset of heat.
Yes, dogs go in heat for 3 weeks; 1 week before period, 1 week during period and 1 week after period.
Please have your dog spayed. As a dog owner of two rescued dogs, there are way too many dogs in this world and too few homes. Don't add to the problem. HAVE YOUR DOG SPAYED. Also, dogs live longer when neutered, less chance of cancer of the reproductive system. Please, have her spayed.
Although I agree with having your dog spayed, I don't agree with the reasoning mentioned here. Yes there are a lot of dogs who need homes, but there aee also a lotmof children who need homes, so by that reasoning should all young fertile females have their tubes tied until all the children in the world who need a home have one? Of course not, just like some people who are responsible pet owners who want their dogs to have a litter or two. Having a dog spayed does not decrease their chance of having cancer, it may reduce that chance of reproductive cancers as those organs are no longer there but if your breed isn't prone to that type of cancer then that's isn't always an effective answer. Some types of cancer like prostatic cancer and many different orthopedic conditions are more common in pets who have been neurtered or spayed.
Hey Guys! I think this nice lady got the message about having her dog spayed. She sounds like a very caring dog owner. Hopefully many of us have learned from her: Pet owners should be responsible and care for their pets. Pets do bring us lots of happiness.
My vet wanted me to wait a year or if ever before getting her spayed because of her small stature. She said that she would be a lot more comfortable doing the procedure once the dog hit at least 3 lbs. Not getting your dog fixed right away isn't always neglect.
Now she's just started her first cycle and I'm a little anxious because I've never had to deal with such a small dog with such a swollen...well, box. I too feel very bad for my baby. I hope this time passes by quickly for both of us.
How old will my maltipo be when she gets her first heat?
Hey CC,
You have a really cute dog. Did Roxy's vet confirm that she doesn't have UTI? Urinary Tract Infection rarely occur on dogs but I'm thinking this is the case for Roxy as she is on her period and continually rubbing her but. I would recommend confirming this with the vet. You may also want to check vulva dermatitis, it's another skin condition that female dogs experience and causes them to scoot.
Here's a good read regarding dog scooting: goldenretrieverlove.com/
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