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09-08-2011, 03:32 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tumbling Shoals, AR, USA
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| Inexperienced and 1st Heat Cycle My yorkie is going through her first heat cycle and I've never dealt with such a matter. She is 12mos and I've only had her for a little over 4 weeks. I've stuck a sanitary napkin inside toddler panties and cut out a hole for her tail, which has helped the mess but she has thrown up several times today but that seems to have passed now. She came from the vet's office on Tuesday and I have to take her back next week for checkups and med renewals. She was very clingy and indifferent for the last two days, but is fine today apart from the vomiting. Her bowl is empty now (it's after 6:00p) and I won't be refilling it til morning, and she's used to that, I thought that would help her stomach. So I guess my questions are: (I know to keep her on lockdown for the next couple weeks!) What are some things that I should be looking for in her first heat cycle? How long will she bleed? Is feeling queasy a part of it? How long will I have to wait after the heat cycle before she can be spayed (this is top priority!)? Also, about how much does a yorkie's hair grow in a month? I asked the groomer to trim her this week and I specifically stated DO NOT SHAVE MY DOG four times. I wrote out what I wanted as back up because I had to drop her off and even gave her a picture before leaving. No room for miscommunication. My baby went from a beautiful silky coat (of a 12 mo old) to a drowned vermit with less than 1/2" (that's being generous). Luckily they left a little on her face but they shaved her neck so it looks like she's wearing an old western mustache. None of her clothes fit now, so I have to go shopping this weekend for some fluffy clothes to give her some Ummpphh. She's still adorable though!! Sorry so long, but this is my first post and all my current problems started this week |
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09-09-2011, 09:34 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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| Maggie's heat cycle lasts about 2-3 weeks. I think her first heat cycle lasted right at 3 weeks. We put diapers on her when she's bleeding. You can buy some from a pet store, or you can find some baby diapers that will fit. If necessary, you can cut a small hole for the tail. We haven't had any problems with vomiting or sickness. She seems pretty normal other than the bleeding. Regarding the grooming disappointment... Sometimes the dogs get matted and the groomer will just cut them real short or shave them due to the mats. We have been disappointed with groomers in the past also. Some will work on the mats and some won't mess with them and just shave to get rid of them. It really depends on the groomer and how bad the mats are. If you dog wasn't matted, then the groomer totally blew you off and did what they wanted anyway. I would have discussed why she was shaved and if dissatisfied with the answer I would never go back there again and would find another groomer. Believe me, they are not all created equal. |
09-09-2011, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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| If the vomiting continues to be a problem through today, you should contact your vet. There sometimes can be appetite loss with heat but only mildly. There are infections that are heat related such as pyometria, that need to be ruled out if this continues. There's really no reason she couldnt be spayed while in heat as long as the vomiting is stabilized, and your vet agrees. The sooner the better!....grooming disasters, well.....find another, as this one seems to have a hearing disability.
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09-11-2011, 01:42 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fort Mill, SC
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| Heat Cycle? My Yorkie is about 14 months old and has not gone into heat yet. Should she have done this already? Are there any warning signs that it is coming? |
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