You're welcome. I'm glad that you don't let her outside alone. FYI: Sunnie's first heat. We locked up Rocky when she needed to go out. We heard a yelp and she was hooked up
with our neutered male Yorkie mix. You have to watch those males all of the time. Just when you think it's safe.......
That's the only experiences that I've had around here. Just make her comfortable and she should keep herself clean but, you can use baby wipes or a warm cloth to clean her if she gets messy.
You ask good questions. Just sort out the information that fits your situation and let the rest go. You know what's right for you.