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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on April 1, 2009 at 8:56am

Keep an eye out, if you see brownish / reddish stain on your tile / carpet, then yes, she is in her 2nd week of heat.

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Permalink Reply by Uni on April 1, 2009 at 10:05am

I'm not sure if that is blood. It's dark brown color and mixed with her pee. And I found some white discharge on the area too. Is it normal? She has been licking it alot lately.
I didn't know puppy can be in heat - I thought it would only happen after 1 year old...

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on April 1, 2009 at 10:43am

White discharge is a sign of infection. If she is really in heat, her vajayjay should be swollen plus frequent urination.

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Permalink Reply by Uni on April 1, 2009 at 10:59am

Yes it is swollen and she does pee more often than normal....so is the white discharge not part of the signs of being in heat??

So she is in heat plus having an infection??

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............

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Permalink Reply by Corgibyassociation on April 1, 2009 at 8:59pm

If it is an infection, you really should take her to the vet. Infection in that area can be quick and sometimes deadly if it goes to her uterus. My mom almost lost a dog to pyometra. So, if you are worried and she's definitely not eating normally go to the vet asap.

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Permalink Reply by Norma on April 1, 2009 at 10:07pm

Uni-Don, sorry about your baby being ill, I hope she feels better soon. It does sound scary to go through, especially since she cried all night.

Since I kind of have the same problem, minus the infecton part, how long does it last and how often a year does it happen? Anyone know?

norma

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on April 1, 2009 at 10:15pm

Hi Norma, it last for 3-4 weeks, twice a year.

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Permalink Reply by Norma on April 2, 2009 at 8:05am

Thanks Sam!

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Permalink Reply by Sam on April 2, 2009 at 8:13am

When a female comes in season especially for the first time one can see a big change in behaviors. The typical heat cycle lasts 21 - 28 days. In the first week one will see an enlarged vulva with possible spots of a clearer type dischage tinged with blood. As the season continues she will swell more. The second week is typically bright red blood. Week three is much like the first as the swelling begins to abate. At no time in a normal season should there be any other sort of discharge. If you are seeing what appears to be pus she needs to see a vet asap. I would also recommend getting her spayed immediately. Do know that some vets like to wait until the season is over as the reproductive organs are much enlarged and the surgery would be a bit more challenging.
Yes, if it is an infection it could be a pyo. This is nothing to mess around with and can easily kill a dog. If she seems prone to this it will happen again and again. The only permenant cure is spay. I highly recommend it.
Know also that while twice a year is a "normal" heat cycle there are dogs that come in every three to four months. Certainly this causes much more difficulty in the home as ones dog becomes quite moody and generally it makes a mess.

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Permalink Reply by Uni on April 2, 2009 at 8:54am

Thank you everyone! I appreciate all of your advice. Last question, so it is safe to have her spayed during the heat season, right?
I just want to make sure.

Many Thanks!!!

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Permalink Reply by Corgibyassociation on April 2, 2009 at 9:45am

Some vets wait until after the puppy is done with heat as the reproductive organs are larger than normal. So call you vet and ask. Either way, if it is a discharge you should see him or her. If it is pyometra they will perform emergency surgery, which would be a spay and it will be costly if that's the case.

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Permalink Reply by Boots and Superstar! on April 2, 2009 at 11:33am

Hey everyone! I was gonna post the same thing now! lol. Superstar has been whimpering at night, she wont let me sleep, and when I take her to the bathroom, she gushed out blood everywhere! She hasnt been eating since yesterday, and her diet hasnt changed at all. I saw her vulva and it is sorta swollen! She is relaxed though, what do you think it is?

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