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First Season
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My 11 month old border collie has just come into season for the first time. Since I'm used to having dogs rather than bitches, can anyone tell me, please, how long I should expect it to last and if there are any particular precautions I should take.
She certainly doesn't seem to be anxious to do anything, in fact it's quite the other way round. Whenever another dog comes near her she promptly sits down!
She certainly doesn't seem to be anxious to do anything, in fact it's quite the other way round. Whenever another dog comes near her she promptly sits down!
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My border collie did the same thing during her first season. You can get a spray to spray her bedding and around your garden... helps to deter unwanted dogs. You can spray her as well but I chose not to do that.
My dog's season lasted between two and three weeks. It should happen twice a year. If you do not wnat to breed from her the best time to have her spade according to my vet was half way between the first and second season.
Hope this helps
My dog's season lasted between two and three weeks. It should happen twice a year. If you do not wnat to breed from her the best time to have her spade according to my vet was half way between the first and second season.
Hope this helps
When I was young a neighbour had a Standard Poodle that they sprayed with Bob Martins Anti Mate Spray - that disgusting smell stays with me!
No spray on earth would stop one of my boys from trying it on - and although she is sitting down now, when she is 'ready' she will welcome them from far and wide, pedigree or mongrel, so take extra care. When out she will mark her territory and wee frequently, to attract the boys. She will only be receptive to the males for about two or three days and this could be any time between day 7 and day 30; you will know because she will really flirt with them and stand and flick her tail to one side, particularly if you run your hand down her back. At this time bitches will also try to escape to find a mate, so make sure your fence is secure and doors closed!
If you want to get her spayed, the best time is three months after she has been in season, and although most bitches come in season twice a year, this can vary between every six months to only once a year. They can come in every four months but this is rare and needs checking by a vet.
Another thing to watch for is 'phantom' pregnancy, which can occur about nine weeks after the season (when they would be ready to give birth if they had been mated). They think they have puppies, make a nest and carry toys, often gathering them in their bed licking and squealing at them. You might find your socks missing or tea towels, anything they can mother.
If you ever find your bitch miserable and moping around looking poorly, take her to the vet as there is a serious condition called pyometra (infection of the womb) and usually means they have to be spayed. This can happen at any time, but soon after a season is common.
If you don't want the bother of seasons you can have her injecte a month before she is due, then again after three months, then four months, then every five months until you leave it and
No spray on earth would stop one of my boys from trying it on - and although she is sitting down now, when she is 'ready' she will welcome them from far and wide, pedigree or mongrel, so take extra care. When out she will mark her territory and wee frequently, to attract the boys. She will only be receptive to the males for about two or three days and this could be any time between day 7 and day 30; you will know because she will really flirt with them and stand and flick her tail to one side, particularly if you run your hand down her back. At this time bitches will also try to escape to find a mate, so make sure your fence is secure and doors closed!
If you want to get her spayed, the best time is three months after she has been in season, and although most bitches come in season twice a year, this can vary between every six months to only once a year. They can come in every four months but this is rare and needs checking by a vet.
Another thing to watch for is 'phantom' pregnancy, which can occur about nine weeks after the season (when they would be ready to give birth if they had been mated). They think they have puppies, make a nest and carry toys, often gathering them in their bed licking and squealing at them. You might find your socks missing or tea towels, anything they can mother.
If you ever find your bitch miserable and moping around looking poorly, take her to the vet as there is a serious condition called pyometra (infection of the womb) and usually means they have to be spayed. This can happen at any time, but soon after a season is common.
If you don't want the bother of seasons you can have her injecte a month before she is due, then again after three months, then four months, then every five months until you leave it and
this just happened to me after getting a rescue bitch just over a month ago. always had boys . I was assured she had a season about 2 months ago so we duly booked her into the vet to have her spayed. the day after she came she started spotting and the vet confirmed she was in season !!
it didnt help as i have an entire red setter! 3 weeks of keeping them separate - thank goodness for dog crates.
not a happy bunny as you can imagine - the vet said seasons are usually one week coming in one week in and one week going out. Its during the 2nd week they are most receptive btw.
she is now out of season and booked for the vet in 2 months time!1
it didnt help as i have an entire red setter! 3 weeks of keeping them separate - thank goodness for dog crates.
not a happy bunny as you can imagine - the vet said seasons are usually one week coming in one week in and one week going out. Its during the 2nd week they are most receptive btw.
she is now out of season and booked for the vet in 2 months time!1
Well poor old Jasmine is making a right mess at the moment - and not certain why access to any chairs, rooms with light carpets etc., have been barred, bless her. We've been thrown out of obedience classes as well, because there are rather a lot of fully equipped male dogs there, and none of us are that anxious to break up any fights!!!
bitches come into season twice a year and starts from 6 months of age. each season lasts approx 3 weeks and the spotting of blood usually comes in the last week of season. if your not breeding from her then please get her spayed which is best done after her 1st season and not before. it would be advisable to get her spayed in time as when bitches get older they can become ill with a life threatening condition called pyometra which is infection of the womb.
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