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Originally Posted by smartpuppiepets  Yeahhh... it sounds like you waited a bit too long doesn't it?
Well, whatever it is ... it is !
Many vets will do the spay any time.
But the best thing to do now will be wait for a couple months ... yes about 50 to 60 days .
I will not remember the exact reason as i questioned the vet about this a while back. But there is a reason for it. For the safety of the dog. Perhaps someone else will see this and post the reason...
If i can give an advice: Go ahead and schedule a new date, about 2 months from now and keep it !
Heat should last about 21 days. Bleeding can last for 5 days ... more or less depending from dog to dog.
Swollen vulva and nipples will go down in a couple weeks.
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I know mardelin gave you an awesome lead... Pyometra is dangerous and it is associated with some of the symptoms you described .
My females have sort of "PMS" symptoms, they get tired and belly's are tender just before the vulva starts to get swollen and they go in heat. They often loose a bit of weight and loose their appetite too.
This may be what you notice with your girl.
Mylicon is a gas remedy for babies, you will find it on any drug store.
I am not very fond of raw hide either, i give it with closed suppervision... it can cause intussuception??? ( it may be spelled all wrong) due to a possible blockage of the GI track... so be careful with that . I know my friends Pug had emergency surgery because of Raw Hide and lost part of her intestines...
It may be just nothing and i hope that is what it is ... nothing ...
Happy new year !!!!
XOXO