First season?

[PupC]

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Evening all
My gorgeous cocker is now 10months I had though she may have started her season a few of months ago but twas clearly just adjusting to new routines - returning from holidays etc. Anyway, she is definitely acting different; clingy, humping my husband and I, sleeping more, up and down with food either inhaling or not bothered, weeing more and licking her enlarged vulva. That said there’s not been any bleeding or discharge even when I’ve dabbed with white tissue.
Any advice on what you think and also when I should contact Vet - considering spaying.
Thanks all

 

[PupC]

Just been to green for bedtime toilet- she was had a light spot of red when I dabbed after she’d been for a wee.
Bless her

 

[PupC]

Just been to green for bedtime toilet- she was had a light spot of red when I dabbed after she’d been for a wee.
Bless her

I meant garden not green !

 

[Hemlock]

First seasons are not typical of the ones that follow. Her body is adjusting to the surge of hormones, which is what is driving the behaviours that you notice. It sounds perfectly normal to me. No need to spay unless you were planning to. She is very young yet, and would benefit developmentally from having a second season before you spay.

The false pregnancy that follows the season is also perfectly normal and no big deal, though some people will act as if it is some kind of horror. Some dogs get a very obvious one, others you can hardly tell. Just relax and let it run its course. It doesn't last long.

 

[excuseme]

We too are expecting a first season for our Cocker puppy, she is 7.5 months of age so any time from now onward. We have 6 adult girls in our household, 5 of them came into season in December (we are still waiting for number 6 ). our girls ages vary from 4 years to 12 years, we have never had any problems with them being in season, it certainly does not affect our lifestyle or what we do or where we go, they are all entire. (we do not have to use community or public areas).
I would certainly not be thinking about spaying a puppy
I consider a bitch coming into season is just part of my choice of a boy or a girl and part of their responsible ownership.

I have attached a few links about neutering our dogs

Neutering Dogs. In Depth | Doglistener

Neutering dogs. It it really necessary and what's the best age to do it?

Is it wise to neuter? | Affinity Dog Training

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[PupC]

We too are expecting a first season for our Cocker puppy, she is 7.5 months of age so any time from now onward. We have 6 adult girls in our household, 5 of them came into season in December (we are still waiting for number 6 ). our girls ages vary from 4 years to 12 years, we have never had any problems with them being in season, it certainly does not affect our lifestyle or what we do or where we go, they are all entire. (we do not have to use community or public areas).
I would certainly not be thinking about spaying a puppy
I consider a bitch coming into season is just part of my choice of a boy or a girl and part of their responsible ownership.

I have attached a few links about neutering our dogs

Neutering Dogs. In Depth | Doglistener

Neutering dogs. It it really necessary and what's the best age to do it?

Is it wise to neuter? | Affinity Dog Training

.

Hi there thank you for response. Was told to spa by after first season if my intention was not to breed. She has been a bit off kilter but beautifully clean and not a huge problem I don’t think. will look at the links you have sent.
We live in the city and therefore can’t avoid public places when exercising this is my only concern.

 

[PupC]

First seasons are not typical of the ones that follow. Her body is adjusting to the surge of hormones, which is what is driving the behaviours that you notice. It sounds perfectly normal to me. No need to spay unless you were planning to. She is very young yet, and would benefit developmentally from having a second season before you spay.

The false pregnancy that follows the season is also perfectly normal and no big deal, though some people will act as if it is some kind of horror. Some dogs get a very obvious one, others you can hardly tell. Just relax and let it run its course. It doesn't last long.

Wow - Hemlock only just read second part of your message about the phantom pregnancy - that will be interesting. Although this girl is a real star - nothing really stresses her. She is super brave and curious.

 

[Finsky]

Hi there thank you for response. Was told to spa by after first season if my intention was not to breed. She has been a bit off kilter but beautifully clean and not a huge problem I don’t think. will look at the links you have sent.
We live in the city and therefore can’t avoid public places when exercising this is my only concern.

Hi there, we've got 3 bitches in our household and we live in town with plenty of other dogs around. We don't find seasons any issue what so ever neither. We even have intact dog living next door to us...he has never shown much interest to our girls...but it is bit weird male anyway
On their first week of season, ours are quiet and they try to avoid other dogs and they don't attract others interest neither.
Coming to their second week, they are showing signs of being on heat , that week we time our walks in local park/field so that we don't venture there in the busiest time of the day as well as making effort to go little bit further away to forests/fields that have less visitors to come across. Coming to their third week...they start to behave more normal again but it is still time to keep eye on things...usually their start getting more active again, sleeping less and appetite returning. We only consider season being fully over once their lady bits have returned to their normal size and they don't show any funny behaviour neither. Then I let our girls meet (while on lead) and greet some male friend to test the 'waters' and see if there is any signs of interest from either party.
We NEVER EVER let our dogs off from lead while on season and we make sure they are totally finished it before even going to hired 'secure' fields. I'm not so much worried about other dogs but girls can become quite sex urged monsters when they are feeling the heat and they can break through barriers to find a boy friend Even we have secure garden, I still accompany them to their outdoor visit....just to be safe rather than sorry. Season only takes about 3 weeks so we don't find it a big issue...if anything it is welcomed 'break' as our girls tend to become very quiet and want to sleep little more than normal and they often go off food as well for a while.
LOL...it sounds like we are guarding a fort knox...but it is only 3 week at the time and it soon becomes a routine to do those little extra moves to ensure all is well. Our 2 are just on the middle of it all, whilst the third just finished hers before Xmas.

 

[PupC]

Hi there, we've got 3 bitches in our household and we live in town with plenty of other dogs around. We don't find seasons any issue what so ever neither. We even have intact dog living next door to us...he has never shown much interest to our girls...but it is bit weird male anyway
On their first week of season, ours are quiet and they try to avoid other dogs and they don't attract others interest neither.
Coming to their second week, they are showing signs of being on heat , that week we time our walks in local park/field so that we don't venture there in the busiest time of the day as well as making effort to go little bit further away to forests/fields that have less visitors to come across. Coming to their third week...they start to behave more normal again but it is still time to keep eye on things...usually their start getting more active again, sleeping less and appetite returning. We only consider season being fully over once their lady bits have returned to their normal size and they don't show any funny behaviour neither. Then I let our girls meet (while on lead) and greet some male friend to test the 'waters' and see if there is any signs of interest from either party.
We NEVER EVER let our dogs off from lead while on season and we make sure they are totally finished it before even going to hired 'secure' fields. I'm not so much worried about other dogs but girls can become quite sex urged monsters when they are feeling the heat and they can break through barriers to find a boy friend Even we have secure garden, I still accompany them to their outdoor visit....just to be safe rather than sorry. Season only takes about 3 weeks so we don't find it a big issue...if anything it is welcomed 'break' as our girls tend to become very quiet and want to sleep little more than normal and they often go off food as well for a while.
LOL...it sounds like we are guarding a fort knox...but it is only 3 week at the time and it soon becomes a routine to do those little extra moves to ensure all is well. Our 2 are just on the middle of it all, whilst the third just finished hers before Xmas.

Thanks Finsky - all helpful stuff - definitely will keep an eye and lead walking only until all definitely back to ‘normal’.

 

[Hemlock]

Just to add - keep her away from all male dogs as castrated males can still mate and tie. It would be useful if more vets/dog rescues etc. would be honest about this. And some b itches outside the family can get antsy with on-heat ones if they meet them. I always stay away from these too.

 

[PupC]

Just to add - keep her away from all male dogs as castrated males can still mate and tie. It would be useful if more vets/dog rescues etc. would be honest about this. And some b itches outside the family can get antsy with on-heat ones if they meet them. I always stay away from these too.

Thank you
She has just been vomiting a couple of episodes and then a little try but nothing left. Should I be worried?

 

[Hemlock]

I wouldn't be unless it lasts longer than 24 hours or she looks unwell. Female hormones can cause vomiting - I've known a few dogs suffer from vomiting right at the start of a pregnancy and just before going into labour.

She is your pup, and nobody knows her better than you, so if you think something is amiss, do seek professional help. but a couple of pukes at female-hormone times is quite usual. Some of my girls did, some didn't.

 

[PupC]

I wouldn't be unless it lasts longer than 24 hours or she looks unwell. Female hormones can cause vomiting - I've known a few dogs suffer from vomiting right at the start of a pregnancy and just before going into labour.

She is your pup, and nobody knows her better than you, so if you think something is amiss, do seek professional help. but a couple of pukes at female-hormone times is quite usual. Some of my girls did, some didn't.

Thanks again for speedy support
She has been bit sluggish but know this will be the hormones. She was fine for couple of hours has had a drink and then sick again. This time just phlegm really - clear and nothing of concern. Just worried she’ll dehydrate. Going to try her on an ice cube and limit the amount of water so she doesn’t gulp. Have also prepared some plain rice with carrots which helped previously when but poorly.
Thanks again.

 

[Finsky]

Thanks again for speedy support
She has been bit sluggish but know this will be the hormones. She was fine for couple of hours has had a drink and then sick again. This time just phlegm really - clear and nothing of concern. Just worried she’ll dehydrate. Going to try her on an ice cube and limit the amount of water so she doesn’t gulp. Have also prepared some plain rice with carrots which helped previously when but poorly.
Thanks again.

If you have some ginger bickies, you could try small section at the time of that to ease her sick feelings. When our girl was pregnant that help her, sugar gave little boost of energy and once her tummy feelings settled with help of ginger, sugar is known for to wake up those hunger bangs. I don't recommend otherwise giving sugary bickies for dogs, but when they are feeling little under weather...but when our little ones are not feeling 100%, all helpful tricks is fair game.

 

[Finsky]

Just to add - keep her away from all male dogs as castrated males can still mate and tie. It would be useful if more vets/dog rescues etc. would be honest about this. And some b itches outside the family can get antsy with on-heat ones if they meet them. I always stay away from these too.

Yep, I have just witness that 'other females' advise....I should have known better... Our girls (on season) met their 2 litter sisters today (of which one is just about to start hers) , they haven't seen each others for few months now. Where as last time they were happy to mingle....today not so. I think the separation of the family is now truly complete and lets say...we will not try that re-union in a hurry again... On a positive note, we all have our fingers intact and none of the dogs lost any of their fur or anything else...

 

[Hemlock]

I am chuckling, but with great sympathy and empathy. Aaaah, terriers........

 

[PupC]

If you have some ginger bickies, you could try small section at the time of that to ease her sick feelings. When our girl was pregnant that help her, sugar gave little boost of energy and once her tummy feelings settled with help of ginger, sugar is known for to wake up those hunger bangs. I don't recommend otherwise giving sugary bickies for dogs, but when they are feeling little under weather...but when our little ones are not feeling 100%, all helpful tricks is fair game.

Hey guys - thanks g do or support and advice
Connie seems much better this afternoon although still not eating or drinking much. Small steps - at least not sick since 3:30am

 

[Cheryl Dudley]

Evening all
My gorgeous cocker is now 10months I had though she may have started her season a few of months ago but twas clearly just adjusting to new routines - returning from holidays etc. Anyway, she is definitely acting different; clingy, humping my husband and I, sleeping more, up and down with food either inhaling or not bothered, weeing more and licking her enlarged vulva. That said there’s not been any bleeding or discharge even when I’ve dabbed with white tissue.
Any advice on what you think and also when I should contact Vet - considering spaying.
Thanks all

We'll all sounds pretty typical and normal to me...i kept my girls away from other dogs when we were out just because that aroma is like catnip to others! They swarm like flies round a honey pot!...and she may or may not like it despite the risks of the inevitable should she stumble across a virile fella!.some girls get very stroppy ..years ago I had a collie who was extremely temperamental in season would rip the head off of anyone near..had to separate her from our other dogs at the time ..we know what.its like on that time of the month!.we have just recently come to the end of our 3rd season with one of our girls and are expecting to get her spayed next month, she didn't bleed much for her first week previous season..and not until after a few days or so this time ..you would usually wait about 3-4 months after season before spaying just to allow her body.to.adjust back and prevent risk of phantom pregnancy..hope this helps

 

[PupC]

We'll all sounds pretty typical and normal to me...i kept my girls away from other dogs when we were out just because that aroma is like catnip to others! They swarm like flies round a honey pot!...and she may or may not like it despite the risks of the inevitable should she stumble across a virile fella!.some girls get very stroppy ..years ago I had a collie who was extremely temperamental in season would rip the head off of anyone near..had to separate her from our other dogs at the time ..we know what.its like on that time of the month!.we have just recently come to the end of our 3rd season with one of our girls and are expecting to get her spayed next month, she didn't bleed much for her first week previous season..and not until after a few days or so this time ..you would usually wait about 3-4 months after season before spaying just to allow her body.to.adjust back and prevent risk of phantom pregnancy..hope this helps

Thank you for your advice

 

[PupC]

Hi all
Just wanted to thank you all for speedy support - was a very anxious gal when Connie was vomiting but this has now eased and she despite her hormones ahoy she seems more herself and drinking normally and eating much more than a couple of days ago.
Fingers crossed she’ll continue to take it in her stride and be the happy boisterous gal that she is