Symptoms of dogs in estrus:

1. When a female dog is in estrus, the symptoms of vulva swelling and redness will gradually appear, and some female dogs will shed secretions (commonly known as aunt). . At the same time, the female dog will show symptoms of irritability, loss of appetite, and increased water consumption.

2. When male dogs are in estrus, the level of male hormones in their bodies rises, and they will want to run outside the house. At the same time, they will be extremely excited about the female dog, and will chase the female dog’s butt and sniff it. Some will Drooling in a state of excitement. The genitals of male dogs will leak. Sometimes some yellow and purulent secretions will flow out of the genitals, which is normal. When there is no breeding partner, many male dogs will behave in a simulated mating manner, and may perform some straddling behaviors on dolls at home or on the thighs of their owners.

Notes on dogs in estrus:

1. If the owner has the idea of ​​​​breeding the dog, he can wait 3 to 5 days after the dog is in estrus before breeding. Since the dog is not yet mature when it is in heat for the first time, it is not recommended to breed the dog at this time. It is better to wait for the second time of heat before breeding. If there is no breeding need for the dog, you can take it to the pet hospital for sterilization surgery at a staggered estrus period.

2. When dogs are in heat, their mental state will not be very good, and their appetite will also become poor. Owners can pay attention to nutritional supplements for their dogs and prepare nutritious, palatable, and easy-to-digest food. The probability of constipation in dogs during estrus will increase. The drinking water should be changed to warm water, and a little honey can be appropriately added to the water.

3. Female dogs should pay attention to cleanliness when they are in estrus. Dogs in estrus will also discharge blood and mucus just like humans. Owners need to pay attention to the cleaning of the dog’s vulva to prevent the dog from contracting bacterial infections. Inflammation of the urethra.

4. Male dogs can easily get lost during this period. Owners must keep an eye on their dogs when they go out for a walk.