HOW LONG DOES A DOG STAY IN HEAT???

It seems that my dog has been in heat a long time. I have been very careful with her. I know that she hasn't been out so there is no way she is pregnant. I have never had a female dog so someone educate me please, is it normal for her vagina to swell up and her breast too? Thanks. Pam

I can't remember the length of time, but what you are asking is totally normal. Really not much different then us... HTH Hugs, Kim

It usally is one week coming in heat two weeks in heat and one week going out of heat. I raise chihuahuas, and my females like to come in heat all at the same time. I only have one little male is he is one happy fella for about six weeks. He chased the girls so much he get real skinny but he has a smile on his face.

2 weeks, the first week she bleeds, the 2nd she will be ready to go if you know what I mean. Your Pug Sasha gets all bothered that SHE humps our female and gets upset that there is nothing going happening! Her Vagina will swell, breast might as well, when she is ready to mate she will tilt upwards (her vagina will) ours would when you would tickle the base of her tail. Anyways, I hope that this was educational for you. We are going to be fixing our little one (not really little, she is 4) The longer you wait to fix the more prone to cancer and unwanted pregnancy, also our vet charges more for the spay if the dog is older then 1 year old.

Yes, it is normal for the vagina and breasts to swell. She will stay in heat about three weeks. At first, they kind of lick themselves then they start bleeding. They will usually accept a male dog between the ninth and twelve day. This is when you want to breed them (if you do). After that the bleeding slows down then they stop. Whole process takes about two and a half to three weeks. You can buy little panties to put on your girl to keep blood from getting everywhere but they do not stop a male dog from getting to her. What kind of dog do you have? Some people use preemie diapers from walmart with a onsie over them for extra protection. If you do not plan to breed her, have her spayed. Too many accidents happen and it doesn't take a minute. Hope this helps/

BOY WHAT A GREAT GROUP OF PEOPLE YOU ARE. OK, AT THIS POINT WE ARE IN WEEK THREE THEN. I AM GOING TO HAVE HER FIXED BUT WAS TOLD THAT SHE NEEDED TO BE A YEAR. WAS THAT BAD ADVISE. OH WELL AS SOON AS THIS IS OVER ITS TO THE VET WE GO. GOSH DO YOU THINK WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL JUST BEING CATTY **MEOW** PAM

If you live were I do out in the boone docks "YES" on the insurance approval!!! LOL I am the CatzMeow so be careful with those "catty" remarks~~~~~ Just joking ;)

Normally, a female dog that has not been spayed usually becomes on heat twice a year or in every 6 to 7 months. The dog heat cycle may start at different ages of the different breed of dogs. This variation also affects their durations of the heat cycle. There are four main stages of dog heat cycle, otherwise known as canine estrus cycle. These stages are proestrus, estrus, metestrus also known as diestrus and finally the anestrus stage.

1. Proestrus. This stage is characterized mainly by females being more attractive to males, the unwillingness of the female to mate as well as vaginal discharge. The length of the initial stage is 4to 20 days.

2. Estrus. The second stage is where the mating usually occurs. Other features of the phase are yellowish vaginal discharge and swollen vulva. Pregnancy may occur at this stage and can even occur from mixed litters. This phase usually last for 5 to 13 days.

3. Diestrus/ Metestrus. This is the phase after mating and if pregnancy has occurred, it last for 60 to 64 days. This is where the dog goes out of heat and usually keeps away from the males.

4. Anestrus. At this final stage, the dog undoes a period of sexual as well as hormonal inactivity. The stage takes about 2 to 3 months.

By the age of 6-12 months, the initial estrus cycle may occur. However for large breeds of dogs, the cycle may not occur until the age of 14 months or older. Smaller breeds may taker less time as they can have their first cycles as early as 5 months of age. Variation of periods of dog heat may also occur for dogs of the same breed. Bleeding occurs only when the female dog is receptive to the male despite the male being very attracted to the female during the proestrus phase. Spaying dogs eliminates the risk of accidental pregnancy.

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