Every dog in life sooner or later comes in heat. This condition is called by dog handlers "estrus" - from the Latin word for "passion". This process concerns both the physiology of the animal and its psychology, because during estrus the behavior of the dog changes dramatically. And this applies to animals of any breed. Even such small pets as Yorks may behave a little inadequately during estrus, according to their owners. Usually at this time, the dog’s behavior can range from overtly aggressive to lethargic and drowsy. How does estrus flow in York? The symptoms of the onset of this period in your dog’s life are easy to identify by a change in their habitual behavior. Pets can become playful or vice versa - drowsy, leave more marks during a walk, refuse to eat and just be capricious.
Usually,
estrus in dogs begins at different times, depending on the breed, the size of the animal and the individual characteristics of the body. Most often, puberty occurs in the period from six months to one and a half years. In York, the first estrus usually happens after 9-12 months. But sometimes estrus can begin later.
The duration of estrus in dogs is twenty to twenty-two days. The first week the animal is not yet ready for mating; this is the period of maturation of the ovarian follicles and their preparation for fertilization. At this time, despite the fact that the york estrus has already begun, the female will never allow males to come to her. Although the physiological signs of her desire for mating are already evident: the genitals become more noticeable and slightly swell, bloody discharge appears.
After the first week, the following days, up to 13 days, are the best for fertilization. At this time, the discharge in the dog becomes lighter and acquires a specific smell, which signals the males that the female is ready for mating. And the dog itself during this period shows an increased interest in the opposite sex. In this regard, since the estrus has already begun in York, precautions should be taken: do not take the
animal to the exhibition these
days , so as not to disturb the males that will be exposed, not trust the nursery of the nursery to the children - they may not keep track of it. In order to avoid unwanted
mating, it is better not to leave the
dog at all unattended at this time.
After two weeks, usually the discharge gradually stops, by the 20th day the attraction to males and the manifestation of unusual behavior are reduced. After this, the estrus in York is considered complete. It may take a long time before the next one. Most often, its repetition should be expected no earlier than six months later. But estrus, which takes place no more than once a year, is also considered a feature of the breed. Throughout life, the duration of intervals between estrus in a dog can vary.
The features of caring for the dog during this period are as follows: they should be bathed with caution, because at this time the genitals are very susceptible to infections. For this reason, it is better to exclude swimming in open water. Representatives of this breed are clean animals, but if the discharge is too strong, you can periodically gently wash the dog. An alarm should be raised if estrus lasts for more than 30 days in York or if the discharge acquires a greenish or yellowish tint - in this case, you should contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.