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GSD in heat
Hello,
Our GSD puppy has just come into heat for the first time. Can anyone offer any information or advice on this such as how long it will likely last etc? Anything at all would be appreciated. Thanks, -- o )/\,[_) `T7 ]=[ Abaddon |
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The heat can last anywhere from a couple days to eight weeks. Sometimes they
get the period for a few days then it stops for a week then begins again for a long session. Food, weather, stress, environment and infections of minor kinds can change or have an affect. Its natural, just keep patting her on the butt with a rag, try to capture as much mess as possible, usually the dog will lick or clean up their own mess if they see it. Watch for other dogs, even females as they all want to lick and smell which can transfer every type of bug or infection. "Peppergirl" wrote in message ... Hi! I have GSD also and she's going on her fourth heat, i guess in another month. Her heat lasts up to 21 days. I don't take her out on walks durning her heat, and i keep a close eye on her when she goes into the backyard, as males can smell a bitch in heat for miles. Some people will take underwear with a menstrual pad and put it on the dog, the problem is they like to rip it off. With my girl, I keep her downstairs, where she still has plenty of room to roam. It can be messy! Watch for a straw like colour bleeding, this is where she's more at risk to be caught by a male. Good-luck! Just remember it'll pass before you know it! Peppergirl http://hotcuisine.esmartweb.com/ "Abaddon" wrote in message ... Hello, Our GSD puppy has just come into heat for the first time. Can anyone offer any information or advice on this such as how long it will likely last etc? Anything at all would be appreciated. Thanks, -- o )/\,[_) `T7 ]=[ Abaddon |
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The heat can last anywhere from a couple days to eight weeks. Sometimes they
get the period for a few days then it stops for a week then begins again for a long session. Food, weather, stress, environment and infections of minor kinds can change or have an affect. Its natural, just keep patting her on the butt with a rag, try to capture as much mess as possible, usually the dog will lick or clean up their own mess if they see it. Watch for other dogs, even females as they all want to lick and smell which can transfer every type of bug or infection. "Peppergirl" wrote in message ... Hi! I have GSD also and she's going on her fourth heat, i guess in another month. Her heat lasts up to 21 days. I don't take her out on walks durning her heat, and i keep a close eye on her when she goes into the backyard, as males can smell a bitch in heat for miles. Some people will take underwear with a menstrual pad and put it on the dog, the problem is they like to rip it off. With my girl, I keep her downstairs, where she still has plenty of room to roam. It can be messy! Watch for a straw like colour bleeding, this is where she's more at risk to be caught by a male. Good-luck! Just remember it'll pass before you know it! Peppergirl http://hotcuisine.esmartweb.com/ "Abaddon" wrote in message ... Hello, Our GSD puppy has just come into heat for the first time. Can anyone offer any information or advice on this such as how long it will likely last etc? Anything at all would be appreciated. Thanks, -- o )/\,[_) `T7 ]=[ Abaddon |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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"sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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The heat normally last approx 21 days. Yes that is normal for maybe 80% of
dogs. Often they can go for 8 weeks or it may appear that way. Sometimes they can get it for 2 weeks, then it will stop, then start heavier for 5 weeks or there could be a false pregnancy. There are many factors that will influence the length of the heat. Dont just watch the calendar. My neighbors minpin is near 8 weeks now bleeding and although it may not be perfectly normal, it is not unusual. "Gwen Watson" wrote in message ... "sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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The heat normally last approx 21 days. Yes that is normal for maybe 80% of
dogs. Often they can go for 8 weeks or it may appear that way. Sometimes they can get it for 2 weeks, then it will stop, then start heavier for 5 weeks or there could be a false pregnancy. There are many factors that will influence the length of the heat. Dont just watch the calendar. My neighbors minpin is near 8 weeks now bleeding and although it may not be perfectly normal, it is not unusual. "Gwen Watson" wrote in message ... "sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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On Thu, 4 Sep 2003 09:39:57 -0400, " Tuuk"
wrote: The heat normally last approx 21 days. Yes that is normal for maybe 80% of dogs. Often they can go for 8 weeks or it may appear that way. Sometimes they can get it for 2 weeks, then it will stop, then start heavier for 5 weeks or there could be a false pregnancy. There are many factors that will influence the length of the heat. Dont just watch the calendar. My neighbors minpin is near 8 weeks now bleeding and although it may not be perfectly normal, it is not unusual. Yes, it is unusual. If it were my bitch, she'd have been at the vet's about 3 weeks ago. Well, she'd actually be spayed, but that's another argument. Sally Hennessey "Gwen Watson" wrote in message ... "sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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On Thu, 4 Sep 2003 09:39:57 -0400, " Tuuk"
wrote: The heat normally last approx 21 days. Yes that is normal for maybe 80% of dogs. Often they can go for 8 weeks or it may appear that way. Sometimes they can get it for 2 weeks, then it will stop, then start heavier for 5 weeks or there could be a false pregnancy. There are many factors that will influence the length of the heat. Dont just watch the calendar. My neighbors minpin is near 8 weeks now bleeding and although it may not be perfectly normal, it is not unusual. Yes, it is unusual. If it were my bitch, she'd have been at the vet's about 3 weeks ago. Well, she'd actually be spayed, but that's another argument. Sally Hennessey "Gwen Watson" wrote in message ... "sighthounds etc." wrote: Pyometra is also a very real risk in intact bitches; if you're not going to breed your girl, have her spayed. If you don't want to do that, better read up on the signs and symptoms of pyo. Sally Hennessey Pyometra is quite scary as well. Something about spaying a dog with this can be a problem as well. I know a corgi breeder that lost one of her adored bitches during spaying because of the pyometra and the GA used. Not sure if that is just a corgi thing or many breeds. Gwen |
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"Peppergirl" wrote on Tue, 02 Sep 2003 22:41:34
GMT: I have GSD also Good choice. :-) and she's going on her fourth heat, i guess in another month. Her heat lasts up to 21 days. I don't take her out on walks durning her heat, and i keep a close eye on her when she goes into the backyard, as males can smell a bitch in heat for miles. Some people will take underwear with a menstrual pad and put it on the dog, the problem is they like to rip it off. With my girl, I keep her downstairs, where she still has plenty of room to roam. It can be messy! Watch for a straw like colour bleeding, this is where she's more at risk to be caught by a male. Good-luck! Just remember it'll pass before you know it! Many thanks to you and all the other posters for some great tips. One more question if I may? I do not intend to breed her and therefore have decided to get her spayed. Will this prevent heat, or just pregnancy? -- o )/\,[_) `T7 ]=[ Abaddon |
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