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Relax her with a gentle massage. Unlike human females whose menstrual cycles typically take 28 days dogs enter their heat cycles or estrus on average only twice a year.
Three main stages make up your dogs heat cycle each with different symptoms.
How to take care of your dog on her period. You should wait until afterwards and get her spayed because not only is it not a period a period is the shedding of the endometrial lining and the least likely time for a woman to get pregnant- heat is when your dog can get pregnant and will do everything in her power to do so its also extremely uncomfortable for her and every male dog within several square miles who can smell her. Once a dog becomes pregnant she enters the gestation period the period during which the puppies develop in her womb. This stage lasts 9 weeks or about 63 days.
It wont be for three weeks after conception however that youll be able to detect the pregnancy. After about 28 days a veterinarian will be able to palpate the dogs abdomen to feel the puppies and it is safe to perform an ultrasound after about 25 days. At 6 weeks the.
The AKC offers directions on how to use doggy diapers. Designate a special blankie for her use during this time and place it wherever she is about to cuddle upon the bed at night on the couch etc. By the end of the cycle hopefully only one blanket will need washing.
Quick cleanup is best. Speak words of praise to her in a soothing tone. Make grooming a special time for her.
Brush her coat and encourage her. Relax her with a gentle massage. Scratch behind her ears.
During this time your dog will bleed a bit essentially having a period. Although most dogs bleed very little your dog may produce just enough discharge that you wont want her on your furniture or carpet. One solution is to confine her to an area with linoleum floors or other easy to clean surfaces.
If this means isolating her from the family consider moving her crate to a socially significant part of the house and crating her instead. Its important that your dog. During the estrous cycle a female dog needs a proper care from her owner.
Here are some tips on dog care at this stage. If dog bleeding is heavy purchase diapers pants or you can put a large mans underwear on her. Keep checking the diaper in case of heavy bleeding and change as required.
Never let your dog out in the yard alone. Protect your dog from male dogs and unwanted pregnancy. Go out into the yard with your dog when shes in heat.
You might even consider using a leash. Even if you consider your dog extremely well trained walking off-leash is a no-no when your dog is in heat. No obedience training is as strong as natural instincts.
If you do not plan to breed your dog spaying should take place before puberty and the first estrus. In addition to reducing accidental pregnancy and dealing with estrus cycles spaying reduces the risk of breast and other reproductive system cancers. Contrary to previous beliefs waiting until after the first heat cycle to spay does not provide any health benefits – it actually increases the risk of breast cancer.
Spaying can occur as early as 2 months of age. Unlike human females whose menstrual cycles typically take 28 days dogs enter their heat cycles or estrus on average only twice a year. For dogs the complete estrus cycle typically lasts between two and three weeks.
Three main stages make up your dogs heat cycle each with different symptoms. Its considered best practice to wait until your dogs third heat to breed her. However your vet can perform genetic testing and tell you when your dog is ready.
Dog pads for dogs in heat are comfortable garments that keep your dogs discharge from making a mess around your house. Its the easiest way to keep your carpets and furniture from getting stained while still allowing her freedom around the house. Third if you dont plan on breeding your dog spaying her is an excellent option.
It will prevent the headache of having to deal with future cycles and has health benefits as well. If your dog is currently in a heat cycle call your. Spaying will prevent her from going into heat.
There is some debate about when it is best to spay your bitch. Some veterinarians will advise to let a dog have one heat while others will spay as early as 6 months. Ask your vet which course of action they think is right for your dog.
Try to only leave your dog for four hours at a time in the days after her surgery. During the first three to four days after her surgery you can leave your dog alone for four hours at a time. Steer clear of salty foods and alcohol.
Some foods will make dehydration bloating and other period symptoms worse. If youre the one cooking or shopping avoid picking up alcohol or salty foods like potato chips or french fries. However if she specifically asks for these things do not treat her like a child and tell her she cant have them.