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. |