With the improvement of people’s living standards, pet dogs have entered thousands of households. Now the weather is getting warmer. Spring is here, and everything is about to move. Although the epidemic has trapped us at home, it can’t suppress the dog’s physical instinct. The restless spring can be said to be the peak period of dog estrus. For dogs in estrus, some pet owners always have a headache. These details cannot be ignored.
The peak period of dog estrus in spring
Spring is the peak period of dog estrus, mating, and breeding, and it is also the season of frequent dog diseases.
How old do dogs get to be in heat?
Dogs go into heat when they are sexually mature. Generally, dogs are 8-8 after birth. At 12 months old, the earliest 6 months old are already sexually mature, but sexual maturity does not mean physical maturity.
When the dog is in the heat for the first time, it is not recommended to accept mating because the dog is immature physically and psychologically at this time, mating at this time is puppy love, and it is not good for the dog’s health. . It is recommended to let the dog do mating in the second estrus. At this time, the growth and development of the dog are completed, the physical body is mature, and it is completely ready for “love.”
What is the best time to breed a dog after it’s in heat?
The estrus period can be divided into pre-estrus, estrus, late estrus, and anestrus (resting period). Dogs generally ovulate in the middle and late estrus periods. The follicles of the dog’s ovaries develop rapidly, and the time is about 8-18 days from the onset of estrus.
The shit shoveling officer can judge by observing the dog’s vulva congestion and swelling. The dog in estrus starts from estrus, and the degree of vulvar congestion will gradually increase with time. The bloody mucus dripping out decreased from bright red to pale red.
At this time, the scent of the female dog’s body will tempt the male dog to chase and straddle while the female dog will stand still. This time is the best time for mating. The female dog’s vulva will gradually return to normal, and her temperament will become cold and quiet. The male dog will get closer, and the female dog will stare at her nose.
The dog’s estrus period generally lasts for two months and then enters the estrus period. So, to have a healthy dog, you must seize the best breeding time!
What should a dog do when the dog is in heat?
1. Prepare physiological pants
If your dog is a bitch, we usually prepare physiological pants for the dog. Dogs wearing physiological pants can prevent blood from dripping on the ground, and they can mate randomly when they are taken out. This is still very important to pay attention to.
2. Pay attention to hygiene
The biggest feature of bitches in estrus is the discharge of blood and mucus from the genitals, so keep the genitals clean and use clean, warm water, a basin, and a cloth to wash the vulva every day, do not use dirty water. Otherwise, it may cause genital infection. The mats that dogs come into contact with during estrus should be soft and cleaned and disinfected; you can choose a disinfectant spray that loves to clean and remove odors, and do not use a dirty cloth, waste paper, and unsterilized mats. Items the dog touches should be washed and changed frequently, preferably in the sun, to dry.
3. Keep an eye on your dog
Those who are in heat Dogs are also more restless and want to go out to mate; the dog will send out a signal to other male dogs to let the dog know that it is now in a mating state. Some bitches even run away from home to find male dogs, so be sure to look after your own dogs to prevent them from mating and getting lost.
4. Pay attention to diet
During the estrus period, the dog will change in personality, appear impatient and restless, and the appetite will also be weakened, so the owner also needs the owner??s dog??s diet, choose Some dog food with sufficient nutrition and strong palatability; in addition, you can feed the dog yogurt, goat milk powder, etc., which can not only improve the dog’s appetite but also supplement nutrition.
