dog in heat

[Dixieland Dancer]

It is better to have your pup spayed before it has it's first heat cycle if you don't want pups. Just because a animal has the capability of having a litter doesn't mean it has to or it's better for them. In fact intact females run a higher risk of cervical cancer and other FEMALE problems just like a human female does.

In my opinion, there is no reason to make your pup have a litter of pups before spaying. It doesn't give them anything they will miss or need. Actually the younger they are, the better. The perfect age is around 6 months since females will start their cycle at different times, some as early as 7 months while others will not start until 15 or 16 months.

If you want to have puppies and an intact female has not had a heat cycle by the age of 18 to 24 months then a vet should be contacted to check her out.

[purrley]

Thank you Dixie - I don't want any puppies so I'm planning on having Tess spayed in March when she will be around six months. I'd like to take her to the spay and neuter clinic which is much more economical than my vet, $40.00 vs. $80.00, but I'm really going to be nervous about it when it's time. She's so darn little. I've had my cats spayed and neutered at the clinic and everything has turned out just fine, but this place does dedicate itself to rescue animals and is low cost spaying and neutering.

[Dixieland Dancer]

Purrley,
I understand the nervous feeling you will probably have. Everytime something is done to one of my pets, I am a basket case until I see them again. Since she is so tiny and delicate is there any way you can save up the extra $40.00 and have it done by your regular vet? I always use the term with my husband "I'm sorry, but I don't want to be penny wise and dollar foolish!" There are times when you get what you pay for.

This has to be your call and comfort level! When the time gets closer and you still don't have the money, contact me and perhaps I can help you out.

[purrley]

Dixie - thank you so much for that offer. You have really answered a very important question for me and that is should I take her to my regular vet or go to the low cost spay and neuter clinic. The money will be there never the less and I'm just a firm believer that if you can't afford to take very good care of a pet you shouldn't have one. I'm going to be nervous enough so I'll have her done by the professional, you're right, you usually get what you pay for and I want her to be very well cared for. She is so small and delicate, I will certainly be a wreck when the time comes. Thanks again. I'll probably be posting again on this subject as the time gets closer to get some reassurance from my Pet Talk friends.

[Network23]

When Misfit went into heat, I tried to keep her from male dogs, i'd keep her in alot, let her out and listen, didnt matter. Dont remember which came first, the male dog I found hopping the fence in my yard, with 3 other males behind him, or when Misfit ran away for 36 hours, she came home on her own very happy and pregnant... I got her fixed and they gave her an abortion... Me and Misfit are too lazy and poor to raise pups.... This was also my first female dog in 31 years, i've always had male pups, and I never knew how much she could bleed all over my house, she got fixed about 5 months ago, and now we are very happy... She healed fine, she doesnt cry to go out and play with the males, she's 95% the perfect pup. The other 5% will come with a little time, shes only about 3.

[charlesdp1]

We have a very small female chihuahua. She is 1 year and 3 months old and weighs just over 2 pounds. I think she is having her first heat. All my other animals are/have been neutered/spayed, so I'm really not knowledgeable on this topic. I have no intention of breeding this dog. The vet and I have been waiting for her to get a little bigger. I was concerned with the risks of anesthesia since she's so small.

Anyway, for about a week she's been spotting a little bit of blood. She mostly cleans herself. The thing that is strange is that her nipples are huge and seem so swollen, even high up on her chest. Is that normal?

I'm terrified she might be pregnant, but she doesn't go outside, and my other pets are neutered. I know it's silly, but I'm worried another dog snuck in the house somehow or she snuck out. The fact that she's so small makes it even harder to believe she could have a caller of the appropriate proportions to mount her. Her big nipples are just freaking me out. I'm going to try to get her into the vets early this week. Any advice?

[k9krazee]

Is that normal?

Completely normal

how long will my german shephard stay in menstraul

The heat cycle is 21 days long.

[kaysha]

how long will my german shephard stay in menstraul