

The feature of the after birth estrus is that the spotting appear very early (in about 3 -4 months). What Do You Need to Know about Postpartum Heat? Do not let the dog to swim in waters during heat (it can provoke the inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system). In any case, an appropriate course of treatment will be prescribed.

A pathological condition can occur due to hormonal failure, vulvovaginitis, the appearance of a tumor. Be prepared for the fact that your four-legged friend will have to endure an examination: to pass tests, perhaps, to pass ultrasound. If it lasts for more than a month, the dog should be taken to a veterinarian. Sometimes the females’ estrus is long-standing. Do not let her off the leash, because there is a possibility of re-mating with a random doggy. After mating with the chosen male, walk the female on a short leash. If the owner plans to receive offspring he/she should still have his/her eyes skinned. This can lead to infertility in the future. if mating did occur, do not terminate the pregnancy artificially (medically).refuse to participate in exhibitions and competitions.do not let your pet off the leash (she can go away in search of the male and will not listen to you when you try to call her).do not bring a bitch in places designed for walking the dog.To avoid unplanned mating, adhere to the following recommendations: recent birth (if less than 6 months have passed).The fact that the dog in heat has swollen vulva should not be the reason to mate it. What Should the Owner of the Dog Remember? Experts recommend the first mating to take place during the third heat. If the owners failed to control the situation and an unplanned mating took place, make sure that after giving birth, the bitch fully improved its health. In fact, she is still a puppy and therefore could not give strong offspring. Experienced dog breeders know, that in this it is better to postpone the mating. Sometimes the first heat comes before its normal term. Mating is not likely to happen and a bitch can bite the male. In the first and last week of this period the vulva is rather compact and rigid, so contact for a young dog will be unpleasant. The average duration of sexual activity is 3 weeks. The most favorable time for mating is deemed to be after 8 – 12 days of swollen vulva in female dogs in heat (about the middle of the whole period and corresponds to the time of maturation of oocytes). If the animal lives in the house, at the first signs of heat, make sure that the furniture and carpets are well protected from stains.īy the end of the first week, the vulva may increase even more and become loose, while the spotting becomes lighter and more abundant. After 2-3 days of it scant spotting appears. Note!A dog in heat has swollen vulva, increased in size.
