A small river indicates that the bitch is ready for motherhood. Estrus occurs at the age of 6-12 months, depending on the size and breed of the animal. The pug’s estrus period, which will be discussed in the article, is accompanied by a change in its character, behavior and exterior.
Optimal age for first estrus
It is written above that the first estrus can occur at the age of 6-12 months. In fact, the gap is even longer: from 6 to 14 months. The larger the breed, the later its puberty occurs.
Pugs are small breeds of dogs, the onset of estrus varies from six months to nine months of age.
Behavioral changes
The onset of the first estrus in a pug, as it turned out, occurs no earlier than six months. Before it begins, the behavior of the animal changes significantly. Signs of fast estrus look like this:
- A dog, distinguished by a kind and gentle disposition, suddenly turns into a real fury: snarls, growls, behaves strangely. Novice owners get scared when they think about a pet’s disease. She’s not sick, she’s just growing up.
- Favorite, previously independent and proud, becomes a hunt for affection. It takes on the owner and family members, exposes the abdomen for scratching, and diverts the back of the body.
- Pug is a big fan of food. Before estrus, many dogs refuse to eat, but drink large quantities of water.
- Other representatives of the breed, on the contrary, begin to eat everything that they see in their path.
External signs
There are a number of signs indicating the onset of estrus in a pug:
- Loop swelling is the most reliable of them. This organ enlarges, becomes soft and supple. When you touch him, the dog is nervous and fussing.
- Isolation of clear, thick mucus confirms the approach of estrus.
- This also includes spotting from the loop. They are a sign of the onset of the main phase of estrus.
Duration period
How long a pug estrus lasts is one of the issues that bother inexperienced owners. At the first attack, its terms can reach 25 days, with time they decrease to 20–23 days.
Estrus happens twice a year. The second estrus occurs 4-6 months after the first.
When to knit a dog?
When estrus occurs in pugs, mating is done on 10–13 days. There are some nuances that must be adhered to when wanting to get offspring from a pet:
- Knit representatives of the breed, registered in the RKF, with access to breeding. Before you tie a bitch, please answer the following questions: does she have documents confirming her breed? Does the dog participate in exhibitions? Does she bear tribal value? Did the landlord say no three times? Forget about mating, it is better to sterilize the pet.
- On what day estruses knit pugs written above. It remains to find out whether the first estrus is a suitable condition for this or not. Dear novice owners, it is unacceptable to breed a bitch before the age of fifteen months. In simple terms, we wait for the third estrus, then we think about getting offspring.
- To select a male, contact the breeder. We strongly recommend that all mating is done only through it. Without experience, it is very difficult to find a suitable partner for the bitch, his flaws are carefully hidden from view.
- Small breeds give birth hard, a pug is no exception. When planning to knit a pet, they discuss in advance possible difficulties with the breeder and veterinarian. Will he be able to come if the birth begins late at night or on a holiday? Will the breeder be able to help at this point? If the bitch gives birth for the first time, the presence of a specialist near her is mandatory.
Precautionary measures
We found out how many pugs can have estrus in heat. Now let's talk how to secure a bitch during this period.
Walk the pet only on a leash. Does the dog know the commands, listen perfectly and never run away from the owner? Well, only during estrus she “blows her head”, the pet is able to ignore the braking command and hide in an unknown direction.
Another point regarding the need for walking on a leash - numerous males. Males, smelling a flowing bitch, will definitely come to get acquainted. Such communication can end badly for both the dog and the owner. The first will be tied up, the second - bitten when trying to repulse the "lady". A leash is a reliable way to keep a pet near you; dogs are afraid to come too close to a person.
House cleanliness
The pug began to estrus, what should the owner do? How to protect furniture from pollution? Favorite leaves bloody marks not only on the floor, but also on the interior. Allocations cannot be controlled, they are spontaneous, a young bitch is able to get confused at the first estrus. She does not know how to care for herself, how to eliminate the consequences on the floor.
Special panties or pads for dogs will come to the rescue. Panties are more expensive, absorb better and protect against leaks. They provide for a tail hole; the only inconvenience is bowel movements. We'll have to remove them during a walk so that the dog can go to the toilet.
There is no way to purchase protective dog underwear? We recommend making friends with a mop for the period of oestrus. An air freshener will not hurt, because the discharge is quite smelly, although some Internet resources claim that this is not so.
Should I wash my dog at this time? If the bitch is inexperienced, taking care of herself causes her stupor, then the loop is wiped with special napkins for dog hygiene or a damp cotton pad.
Possible complications
The bitch's behavior changes, as described above. You should not panic if the dog is active or listless, affectionate or aggressive, constantly eating or refusing to eat. However, there are moments that require close attention from the owner, they indicate deviations from the norm:
- Yesterday, the pet was active, walked with pleasure. Today, barely having done her business, she asked to go home and lay down in place. The owner was alarmed, measured the temperature of the bitch and found out that she was rapidly rising. In this case, the pet must be shown to the veterinarian. Fever during oestrus is a sign of infection.
- The reason for an urgent visit to the doctor is the occurrence of vomiting after eating or the refusal of food and treats, lasting more than a day.
- Normally, the color of the discharge during estrus in a pug varies from pale pink to dark red. When something green, black or brown comes out of the loop, accompanied by a putrid odor, a trip to the veterinary clinic is provided. Such discharge is clear evidence of a genital infection.
- Bloodless estrus is characterized by the absence of secretions. The loop is swollen, behavioral abnormalities appear, and estrus is still gone. He is, only invisible to the eye of the owner. In the first estrus, the absence of blood is an acceptable phenomenon. With a subsequent bloodless estrus, the dog is shown to the veterinarian, an examination is carried out and the necessary tests are taken.
- Beloved sharply reacts to touching her stomach during the “red days”. This is an occasion for a visit to the veterinarian, probably the development of pyometers or neoplasms in the body of the animal.
Complications after estrus
Does the owner think you can relax with the end of estrus? Alas, he is mistaken, the next two weeks are the most intense. The pet requires careful observation and certain measures if the owner has noticed the following oddities:
- The discharge from the loop continues; they are transparent and thick, with a heavy odor. This proves the presence of a high level of sex hormones in the body of a bitch, requires veterinary intervention.
- The darling begins to defecate “in a small way”, strange transparent clots are observed in puddles.
Behavioral problems
Changes in behavior, as described above, are absolutely normal during a pug's estrus. But there are moments that manifest themselves in a complex, which should be noted:
- the bitch is aggressive towards other dogs and strangers, this is clearly expressed on a walk;
- the pet is fighting with the owner, trying to prove his superiority to him;
- a complete rejection of food in combination with the above problems;
- too high or low activity;
- a bowl of water remains untouched for a long time, or the owner does not have time to fill it.
Does a pug behave as described above? It’s time for the “lady” to visit a veterinarian, the hormonal background is off the scale.
Is it worth indulging the vagaries of a pug?
When the pug dog begins to estrus, the bitch behaves like a capricious young lady. This is quite normal, any dog tries to attract the attention of the owner during this period. Pamper the pet or not, it's up to the owner. The fact is that indulging whims is fraught with further dominance on her part. The animal probes the weaknesses of the owner, begins to manipulate it, requiring a special attitude towards itself. It is difficult to resist the dog, which is what it uses. In order to avoid subsequent behavioral problems, it is advisable to ignore her whims during estrus.
Conclusion
Here is the behavior of a pug during estrus. With possible complications during this period and after its completion, precautionary measures and protecting the interior from estrus, our readers got acquainted.