Zoey is in heat ... upset!

[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.

[luvofallhorses]

Having one heat can risk pyometra which is deadly.. not worth it to me. I will never own an unspayed female unless it's a medical reason the dog can't be spayed.. People are entitled to do their own thing though.

[MonicanHonda]

Exactly! We are. Delta is spayed, but I will delay doing so with my dogs because spay osteosarcoma is a real thing and I won't watch my dogs die from it like I did Honda.

[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...

[happylabs]

I thought I would update this post from last year.

Zoey was spayed and all is well with my daughter and the boyfriend.

My daughter has graduated from college and they are now making a life together with their two dogs. They both have good jobs now and Zoey is doing very well. She has a new friend, Javier, who is a miniature Chihuahua. They are buddies now and hang out together and play. I keep bugging my daughter to get some pictures of the two of them together.

Oh, also he quit smoking! Yay! I encouraged him and now I keep telling him how good he is doing every time I see him.

[cassiesmom]

Many reasons to say: YAY! blessings to your daughter and her boyfriend and hugs to Zoey and Javier! I'm not worried about the photo, because I bet a new one may be taken when Zoey and Javier visit grandmom's house