Heat cycles last 21 days/3 weeks. If her vulva looks swollen I would say yes she is in heat or is going to start very soon. You can use diapers or panties so she won't stain anything. The bleeding lasts about 7 days.
I suggest you NOT take her out anywhere and keep her in your home and in a completely different room with a locked door in a crate away from any intact animals whether it be male(unless you're attempting to breed her) or female. If she urinates, etc outside make sure she is leashed and you are outside with her at all times.
Other intact females may attempt to fight her and intact males to impregnate her. |