Dog's 'Period': Do You Really Know What to Do?
Generally, a female dog will have its first heat
(usually around 6 months)
This is a normal phenomenon
Generally, young female dogs
They will have one to two heat cycles a year
Each cycle lasts from one to two weeks
The timing is mainly in winter and spring
It is not recommended to breed a female dog for its first heat
Everyone knows
When a young female dog exhibits this behavior
It indicates that she can give birth
However, it is suggested that small dogs should not be rushed to be bred during their first heat
The reason is:
1. The young dog is not yet fully mature in terms of physical development
2. After the first fertilization, the number of offspring produced by young female dogs will not be many, and more importantly, the offspring may have health problems
The most obvious manifestations of a young female dog's first heat
There are 3 points:
1. The dog's genitals will swell, with red fluid flowing out, but in small amounts;
2. The dog will frequently clean its genitals and surrounding area;
3. The dog will like to approach male dogs at this time
What should parents do?
Young female dogs will flow red fluid during menstruation
This is a troublesome situation, what should be done?
1. You can buy specially designed sanitary pants for dogs in a pet hospital and put them on directly;
2. If conditions do not allow, you can use the diapers for children, and cut a hole behind the dog's tail, letting the tail come out, and pad it with sanitary cotton
Notices
01
During the menstrual period, young female dogs are the same as humans, their resistance will decrease and they will not have much appetite
At this time, we need to pay attention to:
Pay attention to keep the young dog warm
Do not let the young dog catch a cold
Especially when the weather suddenly turns cold
02
The long menstrual period of young female dogs is the same as humans and needs to supplement nutrition
Especially blood-boosting food
Pay attention to the cleanliness of the young dog
To prevent infection of the reproductive system
You can wash it with warm water every day
Avoid strenuous exercise
Do not eat spicy food
