When does a female have her first heat?

[randg111]

Why do you have to wait 2 months to get her spayed?

I'm worried about that. I'm not sure if my dog went into heat before she was spayed at 6 months or not. I'm thinking she did. I noticed when I was cleaning her off one day that there was dried up blood around her private. I also have this red streak on my carpet that I can't get clean for anything. I don't know if a kid took a marker to my carpet, or if it's from the dog. I thought she was a bit young to go into heat, but maybe not.

I had her fixed very soon after I noticed the blood. Her appointment had already been set and I didn't think anything of it. Now you have me thinking I did something bad.

I know she is alot meaner since she's been fixed. I mean, she is a very friendly dog, but she gets attitudes a whole lot easier. Mostly with my other puppy or with my 11 year old son.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by randg111

Why do you have to wait 2 months to get her spayed?

I'm worried about that. I'm not sure if my dog went into heat before she was spayed at 6 months or not. I'm thinking she did. I noticed when I was cleaning her off one day that there was dried up blood around her private. I also have this red streak on my carpet that I can't get clean for anything. I don't know if a kid took a marker to my carpet, or if it's from the dog. I thought she was a bit young to go into heat, but maybe not.

I had her fixed very soon after I noticed the blood. Her appointment had already been set and I didn't think anything of it. Now you have me thinking I did something bad.

I know she is alot meaner since she's been fixed. I mean, she is a very friendly dog, but she gets attitudes a whole lot easier. Mostly with my other puppy or with my 11 year old son.

It can be done while they are in heat or you can wait 2 months after their heat to get them fixed. It depends on the vet and I really don't feel comfortable doing it while she is in heat. My vet said he can do it now but its going to cost me more...not sure why I'm waiting 2 months because by then her internal organs will be back to normal.

You didn't do anything wrong. Your vet should have known when he went in and did what he had to do (whatever that is )

I really think my girl is PMS'ing now. She is real nasty with Timmy. Gosshh I hope she doesn't get meaner for Timmy's sake.

[Ramona]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Because London is almost 5 mos old and I need to know this....I know she will have one before she get's fixed because she's so small that I'm scared to have her fixed anytime soon. Also Teddy is almost 8 mos old. He is not neutured yet . I plan to neuter him but maybe in a month. He has never humped anything or anyone and he hasn't had the lipstick. Do you think it's a problem being that she is so tiny around him if she were to go in heat? He has never humped her or anything like that. They act very much like brother and sister. Please someone respond. Thank you

It really varies. Most say it's between 6-12 mos. for 1st heat. My 2 girls didn't hit their 1st heat til they were 20 mos. Just keep a close eye on her & good luck.

[sshaw]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Well I have these diapers for her but they're too big. The thing is when I look at her and him she is sooooo tiny compared to him. He is 7-8 lbs and she is under 2 lbs so is it even possible for them to mate by accident? I think he's too big to even do that

Gosh she is tiny! Sahara is pretty small, about 2 ? pounds but Dennis is also the same size though I think he has put on some weight since getting Sahara. They seem to eat a lot more when you have more than 1, probably because they want to get their fair share and then some.
I don?t know if it is impossible for them to mate, though I would still be very careful as maybe he could hurt her if he tried. Little panties are so easy to make, I just sewed one leg in and used Velcro to close the other end. Does not have to be perfect, just a little precaution.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by FlDebra

No need for pics -- you can't really see the entry point until she is in heat. Then everything enlarges/swells. It might not be possible for them to effectively mate, but that will not stop them from trying and it could kill the poor baby girl, and/or injure the male. Definately need to take care of things one way or another as soon as possible. Talk it over with your vet.

Thanks! I will be careful. I wouldn't want my little girl to get hurt.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by sshaw

Gosh she is tiny! Sahara is pretty small, about 2 ? pounds but Dennis is also the same size though I think he has put on some weight since getting Sahara. They seem to eat a lot more when you have more than 1, probably because they want to get their fair share and then some.
I don?t know if it is impossible for them to mate, though I would still be very careful as maybe he could hurt her if he tried. Little panties are so easy to make, I just sewed one leg in and used Velcro to close the other end. Does not have to be perfect, just a little precaution.

Thank you, yea she is. London also likes to eat everything Teddy does lol I will try to make some panties for her....or just ask my grandmother

[woofshepherd]

just wondering if you could use like newborn or premee diapers and cut a hole for the tail, when the girls come in heat?? (just a thought)

[sshaw]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Thank you, yea she is. London also likes to eat everything Teddy does lol I will try to make some panties for her....or just ask my grandmother

What I have been doing is using old sweat shirts and such, which I have made into new shirts for them so a diaper was pretty easy and I know you can do it!

I just checked out London and she is just precious!! She so reminds me of my little Raisin of years past. I think it is the eyes and the smile. Both are adorable, but I am so partial to tinies since I have always had one. It is like forever having a puppy. Be still my heart, I am in love!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by rachelsyorkie

Ever see a 10yr old 70lb german shepard doing a 6month old 12lb beagle, I havent either but I see the strange looking pups they produce sitting in the pound-not that your babies would go to a pound, but the point is dogs do not know better, we make their choices for them & then sometimes live w/the wrong one and the pain even death they cause. He doesnt care how big she is, especially if she goes into heat. She may not even get to 3 lbs full grown so she is to small to breed & he is above the standard for studding, In my opinion I would call & get him fixed immediately & then she will be safe until shes older & you can get her fixed.

Don't fool yourself years ago, I had my Toy poodle breed a Old English Sheep Dog. So, where there is a will there is a way......after all they are animals and their baser instincts take over.

[mizzwanned]

Originally Posted by sshaw

What I have been doing is using old sweat shirts and such, which I have made into new shirts for them so a diaper was pretty easy and I know you can do it!

I just checked out London and she is just precious!! She so reminds me of my little Raisin of years past. I think it is the eyes and the smile. Both are adorable, but I am so partial to tinies since I have always had one. It is like forever having a puppy. Be still my heart, I am in love!

awww thank you. That is my little baby, I love her. She was supposed to be a 3-5 pounder, don't know what happened but she is still growing.

[psugorilladdr]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

Don't fool yourself years ago, I had my Toy poodle breed a Old English Sheep Dog. So, where there is a will there is a way......after all they are animals and their baser instincts take over.

That is soo funny... We actually have a dog at my house that we've had for years that is 1/2 Lab and 1/2 Weiner Dog (Don't know if that's spelled right!) he is a stray dog that I took in. He's our watch dog... Picture lab head and tail... Long long body, and short stumpy legs... Then thats George.

[vivi]

My girl is 5 pounds. She is 18 months. She had her first heat at 9 months and the second 7 months later. I am planning to breed her the next heat. She will be around 2 years and will be mature enough to be a good mamma...