Like many hostess, female dogs also have the trouble of being a "female"-to a big aunt! In fact, the dog's menstruation is very different from that of human beings. Today, Dr. E will tell you what the dog's menstruation is!
What is a dog's period?
What is a dog's menstruation?
When a bitch is in estrus, under the action of hormones, she will secrete some blood, or pink, light red secretions, which is the dog's menstruation. The average dog's menstrual blood is not much, and if the owner does not pay attention, he may be licked off by the dog himself.
2 dog menstrual cycle
The dog's estrus cycle is half a year, so the dog's menstruation is also half a year. Most dogs estrus in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), each lasting about 20 days.
3 The role of dog menstruation
Dogs come to menstruation in order to let the nutrients in the blood seep into the uterus, to prepare the dog for pregnancy. Therefore, when the female dog menstruates, it can be said to send a signal to the male dog that it can be snapped.
What does the dog have to menstruate?
If the dog has the following three manifestations, it means TA has menstruated, and the shoveling officials must pay attention to it.
How does the dog menstruate?
When dogs menstruate, they need more careful care from the shoveling officer. Here are 4 points for attention, please keep in mind.
1 do a good job of cleaning and sanitation
(1) Shower
When a dog is menstruating, the cervix is open and bacteria from the outside world are easy to enter. So give the dog a bath can not use the bathtub, should use the shower bath, to prevent water into the dog's private parts, causing infection.
(2) often rub around the vulva
After the dog menstruates, the blood stains and mucus on the vulva are easy to breed bacteria. The owner needs to wipe the fur around the dog with warm water every day to ensure the dog's body is clean.
(3) Put on the small inner
The dog's menstruation is easy to dirty the sofa, cushion and so on at home. The owner can put on physiological pants for TA, which is clean and sanitary, and can prevent mismatching by small male dogs when going out.
2 meals to be delicious
After menstruation, the dog's appetite will decrease. The owner can choose some delicious canned food and wet food for the dog to feed. Canned food and wet food contain more meat, have better palatability and are easier to digest. It is very suitable for dogs with poor appetite.
3 pay attention to out of protection
Dogs are in danger when they menstruate. If you don't want your dog to be "accidentally pregnant", the owner must use a leash to hold the dog when taking the dog out to prevent the dog from accidentally mating or getting lost.
4 No mating under 1 year old
When dogs menstruate for the first time, most of them are still underage and their bodies are in the developmental stage. Mating is not recommended at this time, otherwise it will hinder the growth and development of dogs and reduce their fecundity.
