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The Canine Heat Explained in layman's terms:
This is the time when a female dog can become pregnant by a male dog. At this time of the month estrogen levels rise and then sharply decrease and mature eggs are released from the ovaries. What do owners notice when their dog is in heat? 1) Bloody or Straw colored discharge from the vulva 2) Swollen Vulva 3) change in tail position to bend or erect 4) behavior changes to anxious, seeking out a male dog and more affectionate. How long does a dog heat last? Dog heat least 2-4 weeks long, about 30 days. You'll know the cycle is over when she stops bleeding and the vulva goes back to normal size. If you are not going to breed your dog and want to avoid the heat cycle, spay your dog. You can spay a puppy around 4 - 6 months old and avoid their first heat. If you do not spay your dog, please note that they can get a uterus infection called pyometra and this is a medical emergency to remove the infected uterus. I hope you enjoyed this video and learned something.. If you have any questions on breeding or heat cycles in dogs please leave a comment below. Thank you, Dr. Lindsay Butzer