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Season help please!

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OnlyYellowRoses · 04/09/2023 14:38

We've 'inherited' a little rescue. When she came to us, the vet wasn't sure if she'd been spayed or not. I've just come home to what looks like small period clots on the bathroom floor?
As you can tell, I've only ever had male dogs so not sure on this one. I read somewhere that this can happen every 6 months but they only bleed for around a week?
Can anyone give advice please as I've never done this before.
She's fine in herself, a bit unsettled and cleaning herself / weeing more. No pain or discomfort with toileting though?

Can people share what happens with theirs please? Or anything I need to be aware of? She's an 11yo terrier x by the way

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EdithStourton · 04/09/2023 14:57

Is her vulva swollen? Is there a red or pink discharge if you wipe her there? If yes to either or both, she is in season. The 'a bit unsettled and cleaning herself / weeing more' also indicate an in-season bitch.

Just be aware that if she appears unwell or has a discharge that stinks, she could have pyometra (uterine infection) and will need the vet sharpish. If she seems fine in herself and the discharge doesn't stink, all is well.

Seasons normally last about two and a half weeks. Mid-season the discharge becomes much paler, almost clear sometimes, and can then go pink/red again. You'll need to keep away from intact male dogs (I walk mine in out of the way places when they're in season, and I've never had a problem). Keep her on a lead or a longline so that you can reel her in fast if you need to. She might season every six months, but any interval up to a year is normal.

Hard floors, Dettol spray and kitchen towel are your friends. If you want to get her spayed (and personally I would), the vet will want to do it about three months after her season ends.

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OnlyYellowRoses · 04/09/2023 15:50

EdithStourton · 04/09/2023 14:57

Is her vulva swollen? Is there a red or pink discharge if you wipe her there? If yes to either or both, she is in season. The 'a bit unsettled and cleaning herself / weeing more' also indicate an in-season bitch.

Just be aware that if she appears unwell or has a discharge that stinks, she could have pyometra (uterine infection) and will need the vet sharpish. If she seems fine in herself and the discharge doesn't stink, all is well.

Seasons normally last about two and a half weeks. Mid-season the discharge becomes much paler, almost clear sometimes, and can then go pink/red again. You'll need to keep away from intact male dogs (I walk mine in out of the way places when they're in season, and I've never had a problem). Keep her on a lead or a longline so that you can reel her in fast if you need to. She might season every six months, but any interval up to a year is normal.

Hard floors, Dettol spray and kitchen towel are your friends. If you want to get her spayed (and personally I would), the vet will want to do it about three months after her season ends.

Not sure on the swollen bit, I don't tend to look much Grin we will ask about getting her done when she goes back for her next lot of jabs on the 20th. Thank you 😊

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