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Dog in heat question...

1K views 13 replies 8 participants last post by  Keechak 
A heat last 28-30 days, there is approximately 7-10 days during which they are actually fertile. Some bitches bleed the entire heat, some barely bleed at all, most fall somewhere in between.

As far as the spay/nueter debate, that is a completely different thread and should be handled as such. There are huge pros and cons on both sides and every owner should be aware of both sides to make an informed decision.
 
How old is she? If she's still a pup (under a year) it could be a fear period or an underlying medical condition. For now, do not give any attention to her when she cowers, giving attention to the undesired behavior reenforces it. when she cowers literally turn your back on her, DO NOT 'coddle' her for cowering. Reward the behavior you want from her (acting brave) I would also get a trainer or behaviorist involved to observe the behavior and help you to work through it.
 
At 10 months it could be, it could also be a fear period, which happens about this time. IF it continues past her heat, go get her checked out for tick born illness and low thyroid (be sure you get the test sent out to a lab, not an in house thyroid, they aren't sensitive enough to detect low/normal thyroid which can start behavioral changes).
 
Spaying is an option, but please research the side effects of spaying first. S/N is not without repercussions including low thyroid.
 
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