Spring has arrived, the season of recovery, and it is also the peak of the dog's estrus period. What to do if a dog is in heat? This article tells you:
Dog heat time
Dogs usually go into heat around 8 months, small dogs usually start to mature between 6 and 8 months, and large dogs generally take 10 to 12 months or more to reach sexual maturity.
Female dogs usually come into heat every 6 to 8 months, usually in spring (March ~ May) and autumn (September ~ November), but this can also vary depending on the breed and individual of the dog. The estrous cycle usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks. There is no fixed time for male dogs to be in heat.
Estrus features
Public Dogs:
01. Increased awareness of the ground, will often use urine to expand the territory.
02. Emotionally unstable, impulsive and prone to fighting. It is possible to injure people by mistake.
03. There may be "riding across" movements on people and objects.
04. Decreased appetite, reduced sleep, and only "yellow material" may be left in the brain.
05. The penis has discharge and loves to lick.
Special attention should be paid to male dogs do not have a specific estrus period like female dogs, and generally follow the female dog's estrus behavior. If you encounter a female dog in estrus, you must take it in time, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable, and you can make up for it yourself~
Mother Dog:
01. Her temperament changes drastically, she becomes irritable and likes to be touched.
02. The smell is strong, and the phenomenon of drinking water and urination increases.
03. Loss of appetite, physical discomfort, and even some will become emaciated during estrus.
04. The vulva is swollen, even twice as much as usual, flushed and moist, and the discharge increases.
Special attention: 2-3 days after the female dog stops or reduces bleeding, the female dog will actively approach the male dog, showing a desire to mate.
Help your dog get through heat safely
Public Dogs:
01. Be sure to wear a leash, because the male dog will follow the female dog in estrus and get lost.
02. During estrus, the male dog will lick his penis, and the pet owner must stop it in time, and wear Elizabeth rings if necessary, so as not to form scrotumitis and inflammation of the penis and urethra.
03. If the dog has simple inflammation, after the estrus period is over, it can be rinsed with normal saline, the frequency can be twice a day, and after 3-5 days of observation, the situation is still not improved, or even worsened, it is recommended to visit a nearby hospital
Mother Dog:
01. Try to avoid bathing during estrus to avoid catching a cold, you can use warm water to clean the female dog's pubic area to ensure that the part is dry
02. Wear a leash, the female dog will attract male dogs during estrus and be more willing to approach male dogs, which is easy to get pregnant or lost
03. Some dogs will lick the dirty blood of the pussy, which is easy to breed bacteria, and if you can't stop it, you can put on Elizabeth rings or put on dog physiological pants.
Brief summary:
Whether it is a male dog or a female dog, during estrus, the physiological demand can not be selected, will show a low mood, loss of appetite, pet should pay attention to calm the dog's emotions, and ensure that the dog gets enough nutrition.
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Dogs in estrus will inevitably make mistakes, and the temper is not very good, pet owners should be more tolerant at this time, you can use small snacks to divert the dog's attention, soothe the dog's emotions, reduce the dog's pressure.
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Dogs lose their appetite during estrus due to hormonal changes. Pet owners can play with the dog more, walk you to relieve the dog's mood, and ensure that the dog rests in a quiet and comfortable environment, the diet can choose a prebiotic dog food to promote food digestion to improve appetite.
Conclusion: Has your dog started to go into heat?