Couple of Questions about Heat Cycle--input appreciated!
 

Ok so...

Belle is about 7 lbs, a year and 4 months, and she just got her second heat cycle (first one was at about 9 months old)--

Q1. About how long should this one last? (keep in mind i found out yesterday, i don't know for sure when it actually started), she doesn't leak, but her cookie is swollen... and she puts her tail to the side and such...

Q2. Do they get cramps like we do? she tends to toss and turn when she's in heat, and now she's just laying down... she's ok... i know she only does this when she's in heat...and she gets moody...

Q3. We have a playdate with a bunch of doggie friends at the park this weekend (Saturday)... would she be ok to go?... do you think it'd be gone by then?


Any input is greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance!

Hi

I will try to give you some answers

1 - it will take about 3 weeks for her to be "out" of heat

2 - Yes she will be moody - as to the cramps - we can only guess - she knows something is different but she is not a human ( yah right - try to tell that to all us Yorkie owners :) ) so she is only going thru what nature intended for her. Is there a reason you haven't had her spayed ? Do you intend to breed ? If so I certainly hope you either do years of research in about 5 months or have a good mentor - or just plain do whats best for your baby and have her spayed - Trust me - breeding is not for the faint of heart or novice owner. I am not being mean here - just trying to educate.

3- If you don't want to cause a riot and be the most talked about ( in a very unflattering way ) dog owner at the play meet then you will keep her home and away from there - not to mention the fact that if the time is right and there is a intact male there you will become a breeder no matter what your intention is. Any male within a mile of her will know and be right there.
Also other females will sometimes pick a fight with one that is in heat so definitely keep her away from this play date.
Hope i have helped you and if you want more and detailed info you can PM me and i will be glad to help you all I can -

Thank you for your input!!!

I am not intending to breed... she hasn't been spayed because i run with all the costs for everything for her and i'm a college student, i work two jobs... so as soon as i have enough i will... i am a little scared of the surgery-- but i guess it's routine...

thanks once again