Spring is the season when dogs are in heat. If the owner does not want the dog to get pregnant, or wants to find a partner for it, parents must take good care of the dog when walking the dog during this period. The dog can wear menstrual pants appropriately to avoid other dogs getting pregnant. Dog harassment, if you are a new owner who has just raised a dog, it is very necessary to understand the symptoms and precautions when the dog is in heat. I believe it can help you in the future raising process~

Dog estrus cycle

Normal dogs go into estrus twice a year, usually once in spring from March to May and once in autumn from September to November

Characteristics of female dogs in heat

When a female dog is in heat, her body and behavior will change. It mainly manifests itself in the following stages.

▌Dogs in pre-estrus

It takes about 8 days from the time when the female dog's vagina drips mucus with blood to when the male dog climbs on her. At this time, the reproductive tract is slightly congested and swollen, the frequency of urination increases but the amount is small, and the urine attracts the male dog to sniff it. . The female dog will be excited and uneasy, and likes to be close to the male dog and play with it, but has no sexual desire (it will not accept the male dog climbing on it).

▌Dogs in heat

It takes 8 to 18 days from accepting a male dog to climb over to rejecting it, that is, bleeding from the vagina. At this time, the uterine horns and uterus are congested, and the smell emitted by the female dog is very attractive to the male dog. Mating is very easy to succeed.

▌Dogs in late estrus

After the estrus period, it enters the post-estrus phase, which lasts for about 10 days. The female dog gradually transitions from the sexually excited state of estrus to a quiet state; the cervical duct gradually contracts, the glandular secretion activity gradually decreases, and the mucus secretion is small and sticky; External manifestations include further reduction of bloody mucus dripping from the vagina, color changing from light red to dark red or colorless, swelling subsided, and most dogs no longer accept crawling.

▌Dogs are in heat

Refers to the period between post-estrus and the next pro-estrus, about 6 months. At this time, the female dog's sexual desire has completely stopped and her mental state has completely returned to normal. Its external manifestations include shriveled vagina, no bloody mucus dripping out, reluctance to approach the male dog, not allowing the male dog to climb on it, and the male dog is not interested in its urine and body odor.

Characteristics of male dogs in heat

There is no fixed time for male dogs to go into estrus. They will go into estrus after coming into contact with a female dog in estrus. Male dogs in estrus will pee everywhere, leaving their own scent, and like to climb on the femaleDogs may use their front legs to grab people's arms or legs and rub them against each other.

What parents need to do

▌Adjust food

Since dogs will always be particularly excited and difficult to control during the estrus period, and the probability of constipation will increase, so add more vegetables to the dog's diet, and do not feed raw, cold, sour and spicy food. Try to use warm water as the drinking water. Add some honey appropriately.

▌Clean to avoid infection

Female dogs in estrus often have blood and some sticky substances. At this time, they should be cleaned and wiped with a rag dipped in clean warm water every day to avoid infection. The mats that the dog often comes into contact with should also be clean and of a good texture. It may be better to replace it with something softer.

▌Be careful of colds

When dogs are in estrus, special attention should be paid to keeping them warm. Try not to bathe them during estrus, and do not let them lie on the cold ground for a long time. This is not only bad for the body, but also makes them susceptible to colds. , need special attention.

　▌Must be towed when going out

You must hold a leash when you go out! You must hold a leash! You must hold a leash! Say important things three times! Dogs in estrus have their own temperaments and can easily run away from your beloved dog.

Friendly reminder

The first time a dog goes into heat is about 8 months old. Even if it is already in heat, do not mate at this time. If a dog of this age mates, the pregnancy rate is very high and it will cause great harm to the dog itself, such as pregnancy and childbirth. The stillbirth rate is very high, and the surviving puppies have poor physical functions and are prone to die young. Therefore, for the health of your dog, it is recommended that you wait for your dog to mate when he is about 15 months old, including male dogs.