Zoey is in heat ... upset!

[MonicanHonda]

Just as long as they watch her like a hawk, they're fine. Vets aren't usually excited to do a heat spay but they usually will... and honeslty, it's good that she went through one heat before being spayed. It gets the hormones flowing and allows the growth plates to close sooner, causing shorter bones that are less likely to be weak and break. I'll always make sure to let my dogs go through at least one heat before spaying.

[Taz_Zoee]

Spaying a dog in heat is usually more expensive. I say let her run this cycle and then get her spayed. Cheaper for them and its not going to hurt Zoey, since it sounds like she won't have access to a male.

BUT, on that note.....my friends dog was in heat and in their own backyard. They caught a male dog JUMPING their fence coming out of the yard!! Sure enough, she got pregnant. Male dogs can smell a dog in heat from a long ways away. So maybe mention this to them and just have them not leave Zoey in the backyard unattended.

[cassiesmom]

The first thing I thought when I saw the title of this thread was something others already wrote: hmmm, I wonder if your vet would give you a referral to a low-cost spaying program. That way you could be referred to one that your vet knows is dependable. even though it's low-cost I would still want it done by a skilled provider. I would not want anything going wrong.

[buttercup132]

I don't get what the problem is, its their dog not yours and as long as they are going to watch her and not breed her there's no problem.
The dog should go through a first heat cycle and be a year when they are spayed so whether they know or not having no money to get her done is actually better for her.

[kaycountrygal]

BUT, on that note.....my friends dog was in heat and in their own backyard. They caught a male dog JUMPING their fence coming out of the yard!! Sure enough, she got pregnant. Male dogs can smell a dog in heat from a long ways away. So maybe mention this to them and just have them not leave Zoey in the backyard unattended.

YES, I thought of that also. Zoey could be inside the yard/fence and male dog might jump over.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I sure hope that everything will work out and that she'll be able to be spayed after her heat cycle is over. I too would be worried that other male dogs would be able to smell her being in heat and they'd try to get to her.

Your daughter and her boyfriend should've been putting money aside when they first adopted her. Then they would've had enough money to spay her when she was old enough. I hope they learned their lesson. Good luck.

[happylabs]

I sure hope that everything will work out and that she'll be able to be spayed after her heat cycle is over. I too would be worried that other male dogs would be able to smell her being in heat and they'd try to get to her.

Your daughter and her boyfriend should've been putting money aside when they first adopted her. Then they would've had enough money to spay her when she was old enough. I hope they learned their lesson. Good luck.

I talked to them and they are going to have her spayed in April when my daughter has another break from college.

The boyfriend smokes and I have asked him if he would consider quitting. I mentioned today that he could be saving money to take care of Zoey if he would quit smoking.

Their yard is fenced in such that another dog couldn't get into the yard thankfully.

Thanks again all for your thoughts. I really appreciate it!

[K9karen]

The boyfriend smokes and I have asked him if he would consider quitting. I mentioned today that he could be saving money to take care of Zoey if he would quit smoking

No lectures please. I smoke, but I'm a dumb grown adult. Anyway, my point is that I never smoke around Mz Logan. I head outside. I make sure she's wandering around the yard and not close to me. Just an FYI.

[MonicanHonda]

I'm glad you know that Karen. I am surprised by people I know who don't realize smoke hurts their pet too.

[happylabs]

No lectures please. I smoke, but I'm a dumb grown adult. Anyway, my point is that I never smoke around Mz Logan. I head outside. I make sure she's wandering around the yard and not close to me. Just an FYI.

Yes, they smoke outside too. I would take Zoey from them immediately if they didn't. My daughter does not smoke.

[Taz_Zoee]

Their yard is fenced in such that another dog couldn't get into the yard thankfully.

My friends thought the same thing about their yard. I'm just saying.....please make sure they are very careful, that's all.

[MonicanHonda]

I have to say its not a myth. It's even talked about in my small animal medicine class taught by a professor dvm. But believe as you will. Horses are a larger animal so take them for example. The difference between a gelding and stallion is quite noticeable. But I will agree and say that most dog owners should spueter their dogs because owning an intact dog is a big responsibility. I work quite closely with my humane society so I see it every day. But thats not saying it is healthy. I never once said they shouldn't spay. But that it isn't a end all because she had ONE heat. I believe I also said for them to be extremely watchful. I'm not talking about over population. I'm talking health.

I believe I already told her about a spay during heat. The simple fact was that she is already in heat so its pointless to sit there and criticize the problem. I choose to do what I want with my dogs and was offering insight that there are a few benefits to one heat that is handled responsibly. I see this Outlook on life is not looked upon positively here so ill keep these discussions to my forums where they are.

[cassiesmom]

Two questions, how long does a dog's heat cycle last? And how far apart are they? (((HUGS))) for Zoey and I"m glad her people are making plans for her spaying next month.

[happylabs]

Two questions, how long does a dog's heat cycle last? And how far apart are they? (((HUGS))) for Zoey and I"m glad her people are making plans for her spaying next month.

Hi Elyse. They go into heat twice a year. It can last 3 weeks but they do not bleed the entire time.

She will accept those hugs. She is a wiggler and a cuddler and a big licker!

[Vette]

YES, I thought of that also. Zoey could be inside the yard/fence and male dog might jump over.

Or either dog digging under it. after all its not just male dogs who are persistent. my friends female Boston Terrier dug out underneath the fence an went visiting a male dog several blocks away who was on a dog run. the owner of the male dog unfortunately caught them when they were already tied but got my friends info off the tags an let her know it an than she drove over to get her dog...