how to deal with a female dog in her first heat?

[allegedly]

not using injections, chemicals or removing any of her body parts.
just lock her up inside the house a couple of weeks and watch out for any males coming around the house?
she's is still a puppy, she's too young to get pregnant or have that kind of relationship with male dogs so soon :(

[timabe10]

Get the dog a cat

[salamander]

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

[steven1mac]

Locker her up in a room, the room will be tore ups, she'll want to get out and party. Make sure you keep her locked up a few days after she is no longer in heat, as a precaution. Repeat every 6 months or so.

[Goblin]

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di steven1mac:

Locker her up in a room, the room will be tore ups, she'll want to get out and party. Make sure you keep her locked up a few days after she is no longer in heat, as a precaution. Repeat every 6 months or so.

oh also a few days later? thanks fren

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

she's too young, she will grow as she is, you know normal.
It's the owner who should to take the discomfort of taking extra care during those days. It would be easier just to inject something or removing her parts but as I said she will grow normal without any of that.
perhaps when she matures enough she can have puppies and feed them so she can experience all of those things her body wants to do. And later we'll see

[salamander]

Messaggio originale di allegedly:

Messaggio originale di steven1mac:

Locker her up in a room, the room will be tore ups, she'll want to get out and party. Make sure you keep her locked up a few days after she is no longer in heat, as a precaution. Repeat every 6 months or so.

oh also a few days later? thanks fren

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

she's too young, she will grow as she is, you know normal.
It's the owner who should to take the discomfort of taking extra care during those days. It would be easier just to inject something or removing her parts but as I said she will grow normal without any of that.
perhaps when she matures enough she can have puppies and feed them so she can experience all of those things her body wants to do. And later we'll see

how young, and what breed? it can be varying, but for puppies it is usually between 6 months-1 year depending on the breed. if she is anywhere between these ages, consult with your veterinarian about options, but they are just going to tell you that she must be spayed if she will not breed.

[$2 Hero]

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

Disease and infection

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di salamander:

they are just going to tell you that she must be spayed if she will not breed.

later she'll be allowed to do what her body wants to do, as nature intended

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di $2 Hero:

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

Disease and infection:riddler:

there seems to be a fearmongering campaign, like if animals don't get their parts removed they'll have a "higher" risk of getting sick.....

[salamander]

Messaggio originale di $2 Hero:

Messaggio originale di salamander:

getting animals spayed/neutered if they are not going to breed is the only option. it is not just about her discomfort with being in heat, she will be at increased risks of disease and infections, and you put her at risk by not getting her fixed.

Disease and infection:riddler:

yes.

dogs/cats who are fixed have:

- lower risks of cancer (which is very common in many dog breeds)
- lower risks of urinary/reproductive infections (which are extremely common in animals in general)
- lowers aggression and misbehaviours caused by frustrations with being unable to breed. also lowers aggression towards other dogs/animals
- lowers or outright removes marking behaviours like peeing all over your house
- many breeds of dogs who are not neutered/spayed at a young age will develop bone (specifically hip) issues as they grow older

i am a retired veterinarian, so i can only be offering advices for such things. unaltered dogs can live normal, healthy lives. but it is also important to understand increase risks and strange behaviours that come with this. you will have a hard time finding a vet who recommends not getting an animal fixed if they are not going to breed.

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di Alliesaurus:

I would recommend against getting ur dog spayed or neutered as it can cause massive personality and character change. So if u have a dog who is very energetic and fun behaviour, getting either of those procedures done will take that away and u will be left with just a boring lifeless dog. So as I said from the start I'd recommend not getting sny of those procedures done.

yes, she's very energetic and happy, I don't want her to change, removing her parts is off the table. I guess it's better to find ways to deal with the heat

[salamander]

Messaggio originale di allegedly:

Messaggio originale di Alliesaurus:

I would recommend against getting ur dog spayed or neutered as it can cause massive personality and character change. So if u have a dog who is very energetic and fun behaviour, getting either of those procedures done will take that away and u will be left with just a boring lifeless dog. So as I said from the start I'd recommend not getting sny of those procedures done.

yes, she's very energetic and happy, I don't want her to change, removing her parts is off the table. I guess it's better to find ways to deal with the heat

exercise, if you leave her alone during heat cycles she will become destructive and aggressive. she needs distractions and to be exercised regularly.

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di salamander:

Messaggio originale di allegedly:

yes, she's very energetic and happy, I don't want her to change, removing her parts is off the table. I guess it's better to find ways to deal with the heat

exercise, if you leave her alone during heat cycles she will become destructive and aggressive. she needs distractions and to be exercised regularly.

sounds good, thanks!
getting her to exercise more than she's used to shouldn't be too difficult

[Phénomènes Mystiques]

Have her stay away from other dogs, yourself included.

Extra attention and play will be needed, physical exercise helps quite a bit to stay active.

If dripping occurs, consider a doggie diaper as some breeds, and individuals, may drip all over the house in excess.

If the dog is lethargic, consider holistic treats high in Vitamin E.

[allegedly]

Messaggio originale di WinterSorrow:

Have her stay away from other dogs, yourself included.

Extra attention and play will be needed, physical exercise helps quite a bit to stay active. :csd2smile:

If dripping occurs, consider a doggie diaper as some breeds, and individuals, may drip all over the house in excess. :badluck:

interesting the diaper thing
what about when she's out, maybe some diaper or clothing on her that covers her parts can make it difficult for male dogs to do what they do? or that's useless strategy?