Puppy in Season (Heat)

[leejaysmum]

My 8 month old Border Terrier came into her first season 2 weeks ago and I was just wondering if its normal for her nipples to be swollen too? Im guessing its the hormone surge that shes experiencing that is contributing to this? It doesnt seem to bother her at all, but the Vet didnt mention this may happen when we discussed her imminent season .
Also, does a season always last exactly 3 weeks, as Roxy seems to be nearly finished after 2 weeks? Her vulva has reduced in size and the bleeding stopped after 9 days, and I wondered if it was exactly 3 weeks, or less sometimes, and how does one know for sure - apart from knowing the date? We noticed blood loss and vulva swelling on 11th Oct and she'd been checked daily prior to that so theres no mistaking the start date.
Thanks in advance.

[lankeela]

Yes, perfectly normal. Here's a site that gives some technical info, but basically every bitch and every season may be different. The season can last as long as 30 days, although there is usually no discharge after about ten - 12 days. Some bitches don't seem to have any discharge at all, while others drip all over the floor. Best advice is to keep her away from males for at least four weeks, and if you are thinking of having her spayed then the best time is about three months after her season.

[lankeela]

http://wiki.answers.c..._is_a_bitch_in_season