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ChipFTAC01 User is Offline

Houston, TX

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01/02/2008 10:23 PM
Trudy is about 6 1/2 months now and I think she might be in heat for the first time. I've never had a female or a pup before so I'm not really sure. I noticed the other day there was some blood on her blanket in her crate and then this afternoon I notcied some blood on my comforter where she had jumped up. I checked her all over and couldn't find any cuts or anything. Are there any telltale signs I should look for. Anything I should do for her now that my little girl is becoming an adult? Sit her down and have "the talk"? I wish I knew this was happening. I wouldn't have let her go to doggie day care at Petsmart when I boarded her for the night on NYE. I'd hate to end up with a litter of chihuauah/GSP mix puupes.

Pointer Fan User is Offline

Westminster, Colorado

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01/02/2008 11:53 PM
One would hope that the people at the day care would have noticed if she was in full heat and the male dogs were after her. Some of the day cares insist that dogs be neutered or spayed to attend.

Trey

SW Iowa

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01/03/2008 5:07 AM
You may notice her licking herself more then usual, and she will swell a little. She is young so this may not be a 'full blown heat' You don't have to worry about her having been bred at the daycare, she won't be in 'standing heat' (breedable) until around day 12 or so (they are all different some day 7 some day 21) Just keep her away from other dogs (males) for the next 21 days and you will be fine.

singltrak

Las Cruces, NM

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01/03/2008 9:34 AM
and by keeping her away from the boys , that means you don't put her out in the back yard and leave her because there's a fence out there... You can take a tissue and wipe the vulva to see if there is blood, and exactly what color it is also...normally will start out fairly light colored, pinky, and progress to a deep, dark red around day 8-9....and will gradually lessen. Don't assume (we all know what that does) that just because she hasn't any color that she is not breedable, as generally that is when bitches are most breedable. As Trey says,keep her in a crate, except for occasional outs, for the next 21 days...or if you take her for a walk...you walk with her on a lead. Have fun! Phyllis Singltrak www.singltrakshorthairs.com

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Ace1cappuccino User is Offline

Carp Lake, Michigan

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01/03/2008 6:18 PM
You should get her a diaper too. I used medium baby diapers and just cut a hole for the tail. Or the pet store should sell a velcro liner and you put pads in it to protect your furniture and carpet. This will NOT keep her from having a hot date with the local romeo though. Keep an eye on her for sure.

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ChipFTAC01 User is Offline

Houston, TX

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DottiesStars User is Offline

Kansas City, KS

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01/16/2008 12:36 AM
You want to write down the date you first noticed the blood & go back 1 day for when she probably started her heat. A lot of females stay in heat for up to 30 days, so don't let her play with boys at all until the 30 days is up, even if you no longer see blood. Try to check her daily & also write down what day she stops bleeding so you'll have a better idea for next time if you aren't getting her spayed. Most females come in season every 6 months, but can come in at 4 or as late as only once a year. You can buy pull-ups & cut a hole for the tail to stop from having such a mess. It does take talent to get that hole in the right place at first though. Good luck & be careful! Dottie J

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