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Originally Posted by wengaroni  so i know i posted a couple weeks ago about mocha not being in heat....
well i think she is now! she's swollen and her nipples are turning out, but i haven't seen any blood. she does lick down there often, but she has done that ever since i got her. she likes to keep herself really clean.
she's been quite fussy lately, more than usual. always whining and wanting to be by my side-at all times. or she'll just sit there and whine for me, but not want to do anything (eat, play, go potty, etc). 
my question is..when does the blood appear? and will she continue to keep herself clean to not let me see any blood? and is it good for them to lick their own blood to keep themselves clean?
should i invest in diapers?
i have no idea what to do if she's in heat. i made a spaying appointment but it looks like that has to be postponed since she's already showing signs.
sigh...they grow up so fast.  |
Here's the average Heat Cycle
1 week coming in - swealing of the vagina and nipples.
2nd week Showing color - the best way to see blood is to press a tissue to her after she's urinated. Her bleeding will probably be only light spotting after she urinates. No need for diapers.
3rd week coming out and the time breeding takes place.
however, she'll continue to act differently up to 2 months after her Season has ended.....that hormonal stuff is wacko. Her personality change during this time is very normal.
Licking herself to keep herself clean is just very natural....Yorkies are very clean and do this after they urinate....
Keep her away from males for approximately a month.