Dog estrus performance

Female dog: If you plan to breed the dog, you must record the date when the dog sees blood on the first day. In the early stage, the dog's vulva will swell and produce bloody secretions. The bleeding volume is small and the color is lighter. In the middle stage, the bleeding volume becomes larger and the color turns dark red. In the later stage, the bleeding volume gradually decreases or stops. When a person touches a dog's butt, the dog will wag its tail from side to side, indicating that they are allowed to mate. Many people think that the lack of bleeding in dogs means that the estrus period is over. In fact, the female dog will not start ovulating until a week later, and the chance of pregnancy will be greatly increased at this time. However, many people now take their female dogs to the hospital to test progesterone to more accurately determine the best time for mating.
Male dogs: start to urinate everywhere, leaving their own scent to attract female dogs. At home, dogs will appear irritable and have a loss of appetite. They also like to pick off people's trouser legs and rub people's trouser legs with their hind legs. They will also be tempted to step on them when they see a female dog.

Precautions for dogs in estrus

1. Be sure to fasten the leash

In order to protect the female dog from being suddenly attacked by Lao Wang’s dog next door, it is also for protection Male dogs should not go out to cause harm to good female dogs. Owners must fasten the leash, even for dogs that are not in estrus. Not only to protect the dog's own safety, but also to prevent the dog from losing control and causing unnecessary disputes.

2. Pay attention to diet and body cleanliness

Dogs in estrus have a loss of appetite. The owner can give the dog some nutritious and easy-to-digest food, so that the dog can eat less and more meals. For female dogs, owners can put on menstrual pants for their dogs and change them regularly. At the same time, you need to help them clean their bodies. You can use warm water to scrub their vulva every day to prevent infection.

3. Dogs have greater mood swings during sensitive periods

Dogs in estrus have large mood changes due to fluctuations in hormone levels in their bodies. They often appear restless and are more aggressive towards strangers. , the owner must treat the dog carefully at this time, do not let strangers approach, and pay attention to calming the dog's emotions.

After reading so much knowledge about dogs in estrus, you don’t have to panic next time you encounter a dog in estrus. I would like to remind everyone that the body of a female dog in estrus for the first time is not yet healthy. It is mature and not suitable for breeding offspring. Unexpected pregnancy at this time is not only bad for the health of the female dog, but the baby is also prone to dystocia, stillbirth, etc. It is best to wait until the dog reaches adulthood before allowing the dog to give birth.