{"id":21189,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:32","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:32","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:32","slug":"how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/","title":{"rendered":"How old are female dogs when they start bleeding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_old_are_female_dogs_when_they_start_bleeding\" title=\"How old are female dogs when they start bleeding?\">How old are female dogs when they start bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_do_dogs_bleed_when_in_heat\" title=\"How long do dogs bleed when in heat?\">How long do dogs bleed when in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_gets_her_period\" title=\"What do you do when your dog gets her period?\">What do you do when your dog gets her period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_are_the_signs_that_your_dog_is_going_into_heat\" title=\"What are the signs that your dog is going into heat?\">What are the signs that your dog is going into heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_old_is_a_female_dog_when_she_gets_her_first_period\" title=\"How old is a female dog when she gets her first period?\">How old is a female dog when she gets her first period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_her_first_period\" title=\"What happens when a dog gets her first period?\">What happens when a dog gets her first period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_a_dog_in_heat_bleed\" title=\"How long does a dog in heat bleed?\">How long does a dog in heat bleed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_early_do_female_puppies_bleed\" title=\"How early do female puppies bleed?\">How early do female puppies bleed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#Does_a_dog_bleed_the_whole_time_in_Heat\" title=\"Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?\">Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_the_bleeding_last_while_a_dog_is_in_heat\" title=\"How long does the bleeding last while a dog is in heat?\">How long does the bleeding last while a dog is in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_bleeding_in_heat\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?\">How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#Can_a_dog_bleed_longer_than_10_days\" title=\"Can a dog bleed longer than 10 days?\">Can a dog bleed longer than 10 days?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_do_I_do_when_my_dog_gets_her_first_period\" title=\"What do I do when my dog gets her first period?\">What do I do when my dog gets her first period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#Is_it_painful_for_dogs_to_have_their_period\" title=\"Is it painful for dogs to have their period?\">Is it painful for dogs to have their period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_happens_when_a_girl_dog_gets_her_period\" title=\"What happens when a girl dog gets her period?\">What happens when a girl dog gets her period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#Is_my_dog_in_heat_without_bleeding\" title=\"Is my dog in heat without bleeding?\">Is my dog in heat without bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#What_are_the_4_stages_of_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"What are the 4 stages of a dog in heat?\">What are the 4 stages of a dog in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_a_puppys_first_period_last\" title=\"How long does a puppy&#8217;s first period last?\">How long does a puppy&#8217;s first period last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#At_what_age_do_puppies_start_menstruating\" title=\"At what age do puppies start menstruating?\">At what age do puppies start menstruating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_a_female_dog_bleed_for_the_first_time\" title=\"How long does a female dog bleed for the first time?\">How long does a female dog bleed for the first time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_a_dogs_1st_period_last\" title=\"How long does a dogs 1st period last?\">How long does a dogs 1st period last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_do_dogs_bleed_on_their_first_period\" title=\"How long do dogs bleed on their first period?\">How long do dogs bleed on their first period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_do_female_dogs_act_when_they_get_their_first_period\" title=\"How do female dogs act when they get their first period?\">How do female dogs act when they get their first period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#At_what_age_do_female_puppies_start_bleeding\" title=\"At what age do female puppies start bleeding?\">At what age do female puppies start bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-old-are-female-dogs-when-they-start-bleeding\/#How_long_does_a_puppy_bleed_in_first_heat\" title=\"How long does a puppy bleed in first heat?\">How long does a puppy bleed in first heat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_are_female_dogs_when_they_start_bleeding\"><\/span>How old are female dogs when they start bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around six months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_bleed_when_in_heat\"><\/span>How long do dogs bleed when in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_gets_her_period\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog gets her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She&#8217;s going to need extra love and attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pups tend to get quite snuggly during this time, so set aside some extra slots for lots of cuddles.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer a safe, chew resistant toy that she can nudge up against.  <\/li>\n<li>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just calmly reassure her while you clean it up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_that_your_dog_is_going_into_heat\"><\/span>What are the signs that your dog is going into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Signs Indicate That My Dog Is in Heat?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swollen vulva.<\/li>\n<li>Bloody or straw-colored discharge from the vulva.<\/li>\n<li>Receptive to male dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive licking of the genital area.<\/li>\n<li>Agitated, nervous, or aggressive behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Urinating more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Change in tail position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>15 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_a_female_dog_when_she_gets_her_first_period\"><\/span>How old is a female dog when she gets her first period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about six months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_her_first_period\"><\/span>What happens when a dog gets her first period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes can range from quite mild to more severe. <b>Sometimes a female dog will become more affectionate and clingy with her owner, other times she may seem a bit grumpy. Appetite changes: It&#8217;s not unusual for a dog to go off her food a bit during this first week, or she may get hungrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_in_heat_bleed\"><\/span>How long does a dog in heat bleed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_early_do_female_puppies_bleed\"><\/span>How early do female puppies bleed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Estrus Cycle Proestrus: The beginning of heat lasts <b>between 7 and 10 days. During this time, the vulva begins to swell and your dog begins to bleed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_bleed_the_whole_time_in_Heat\"><\/span>Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the most obvious recognizable sign of heat in dogs is vaginal bleeding. This may not become apparent until a few days after the female has come into estrus. <b>Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_bleeding_last_while_a_dog_is_in_heat\"><\/span>How long does the bleeding last while a dog is in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_bleeding_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just <b>calmly reassure her while you clean it up. Make sure she&#8217;s eating well and drinking plenty of water. Provide extra potty breaks, as there is a lot going on down there and she may feel the urge to relieve herself more often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_bleed_longer_than_10_days\"><\/span>Can a dog bleed longer than 10 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Answer: A normal heat cycle in dogs typically lasts an average of 7 to 14 days. <b>If a female dog&#8217;s bleeding goes on longer than that, then it is worthy of wondering whether something&#8217;s going on. At times, some dogs may develop ovarian cysts, and these may cause irregularities in a dog&#8217;s heat cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_when_my_dog_gets_her_first_period\"><\/span>What do I do when my dog gets her first period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_painful_for_dogs_to_have_their_period\"><\/span>Is it painful for dogs to have their period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though your dog will bleed, <b>she isn&#8217;t in pain during heat. However, being in heat can make your dog uncomfortable and fidgety. If her symptoms seem to be causing her pain, consult your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_girl_dog_gets_her_period\"><\/span>What happens when a girl dog gets her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>She may initiate sexual contact such as raising her rear and deflecting her tail to one side, which is called &#8216;flagging.<\/b><b>&#8216; Your dog will likely actively court males dogs until the cycle is over. The heat cycle lasts about three weeks. The discharge starts as frank blood and then gradually lighten to pinkish in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_dog_in_heat_without_bleeding\"><\/span>Is my dog in heat without bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the most obvious recognizable sign of heat in dogs is vaginal bleeding. This may not become apparent until a few days after the female has come into estrus. <b>Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_4_stages_of_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>What are the 4 stages of a dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The canine estrous (reproductive) cycle is made up of 4 different stages. These are <b>proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_puppys_first_period_last\"><\/span>How long does a puppy&#8217;s first period last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proestrus: Proestrus is the start of the heat period where your dog&#8217;s body is preparing to mate. Signs seen during this phase include <b>a swollen vulva, blood-tinged discharge, excessive licking of the genital area, clingy behavior, and aggression toward male dogs. Your dog may also hold her tail close to her body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_puppies_start_menstruating\"><\/span>At what age do puppies start menstruating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 2-4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_female_dog_bleed_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>How long does a female dog bleed for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>six months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dogs_1st_period_last\"><\/span>How long does a dogs 1st period last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just calmly reassure her while you clean it up. <b>Make sure she&#8217;s eating well and drinking plenty of water.<\/b><b>Provide extra potty breaks, as there is a lot going on down there and she may feel the urge to relieve herself more often.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_bleed_on_their_first_period\"><\/span>How long do dogs bleed on their first period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 2-4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_female_dogs_act_when_they_get_their_first_period\"><\/span>How do female dogs act when they get their first period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_female_puppies_start_bleeding\"><\/span>At what age do female puppies start bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around six months<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_puppy_bleed_in_first_heat\"><\/span>How long does a puppy bleed in first heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How old are female dogs when they start bleeding?How long do dogs bleed when in heat?What do you do when your dog gets her period?What are the signs that your dog is going into heat?How old is a female dog when she gets her first period?What happens when a dog gets her&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21189"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21189\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}