{"id":4477,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T04:46:23","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T04:46:23","slug":"how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"How long will dogs be in heat?"},"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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#How_long_will_dogs_be_in_heat\" title=\"How long will dogs be in heat?\">How long will dogs be in heat?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_stop_being_in_heat\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to stop being in heat?\">How long does it take for a dog to stop being in heat?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_go_into_heat_forever\" title=\"Do dogs go into heat forever?\">Do dogs go into heat forever?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#What_are_the_stages_of_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"What are the stages of a dog in heat?\">What are the 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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_bleed_the_whole_time_they_are_in_heat\" title=\"Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?\">Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Will_my_dog_change_after_her_first_heat\" title=\"Will my dog change after her first heat?\">Will my dog change after her first heat?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#How_do_you_care_for_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"How do you care for a dog in heat?\">How do you care for 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_get_pregnant_every_time_they_tie\" title=\"Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?\">Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#How_long_will_a_male_dog_be_attracted_to_a_female_in_heat\" title=\"How long will a male dog be attracted to a female in heat?\">How long will a male dog be attracted to a female 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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_female_dogs_ever_stop_being_in_heat\" title=\"Do female dogs ever stop being in heat?\">Do female dogs ever stop being 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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_get_Period_cramps\" title=\"Do dogs get Period cramps?\">Do dogs get Period cramps?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_have_souls\" title=\"Do dogs have souls?\">Do dogs have souls?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_nipples_swell_during_a_heat_cycle\" title=\"Do dogs nipples swell during a heat cycle?\">Do dogs nipples swell during a heat cycle?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#What_color_is_dog_period_blood\" title=\"What color is dog period blood?\">What color is dog period blood?<\/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-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat\/#What_should_I_expect_when_my_dog_goes_into_heat_for_the_first_time\" title=\"What should I expect when my dog goes into heat for the first time?\">What should I expect when my dog goes into heat for the first time?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_dogs_be_in_heat\"><\/span>How long will dogs be in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">How long does estrus last? Estrus is the stage when the dog can become pregnant. Although this can vary with each individual, on average a dog will be in heat for 1 \u00bd to 2 weeks but this can be shorter or longer.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-dog-in-heat-bleed\"><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>Your dog will only bleed for around half of the total cycle, usually 7 to 10 days. Generally, bigger dogs bleed more than smaller dogs, but it varies between dogs. Some dogs bleed very little.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-dog-in-heat\/\">What does it mean to be a dog in heat?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_stop_being_in_heat\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to stop being in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heat usually lasts between 2-4 weeks. Early in the cycle, a female dog may not be receptive to male dogs, although some are receptive through the entire cycle. It can be shorter or longer and you\u2019ll know the cycle is over when all her vulva returns to its normal size and there\u2019s no more bleeding or discharge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192091\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat.jpg\" alt=\"How long does it take for a dog to stop being in heat?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-does-it-take-for-a-dog-to-stop-being-in-heat-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-go-into-heat-forever\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_go_into_heat_forever\"><\/span>Do dogs go into heat forever?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, dogs do not go through menopause like humans do. Dogs that have not been spayed will continue to have heat cycles, and therefore bleed once or twice a year, for their entire lives unless they are pregnant or get spayed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EeO7ex-We0U\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-stages-of-a-dog-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_stages_of_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>What are the 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 proestrus, estrus, diestrus, and anestrus. Each stage has differing signs related to behavior, physical or clinical changes, hormonal changes, physiologic changes, and cytologic (vaginal smear) changes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-bleed-the-whole-time-they-are-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bleed_the_whole_time_they_are_in_heat\"><\/span>Do dogs bleed the whole time they are 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. Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"will-my-dog-change-after-her-first-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_change_after_her_first_heat\"><\/span>Will my dog change after her first heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes can range from quite mild to more severe. Sometimes a female dog will become more affectionate and clingy with her owner, other times she may seem a bit grumpy. Appetite changes: It\u2019s not unusual for a dog to go off her food a bit during this first week, or she may get hungrier.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-care-for-a-dog-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_care_for_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you care for a dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping Your Dog Comfortable While In Heat<\/p>\n<ol>\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<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z7KZ5Z8bKjg\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-pregnant-every-time-they-tie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_pregnant_every_time_they_tie\"><\/span>Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to note that pregnancy can occur without a \u201ctie\u201d. Once \u201ctied\u201d the male dog will often step over the female or be turned by handlers into a position so that the animals are back to back.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do dogs get pregnant every time they tie?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AlIwnD2_fco?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-will-a-male-dog-be-attracted-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_male_dog_be_attracted_to_a_female_in_heat\"><\/span>How long will a male dog be attracted to a female in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While frequency varies according to breed and individual dogs, usually dogs go into heat about twice a year or every six months. Each estrus period lasts about 18 days. Male dogs will be attracted to a female dog for the full 18 days, but the female dog will only be receptive to males for about half that time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-female-dogs-ever-stop-being-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_ever_stop_being_in_heat\"><\/span>Do female dogs ever stop being in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no menopause in dogs, so older female dogs continue to have heat cycles, but they will become further apart and her fertility will decrease. The first phase of a heat cycle lasts an average of nine days.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-get-period-cramps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_Period_cramps\"><\/span>Do dogs get Period cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, since the female dog heat cycle bears symptoms comparable to a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle in many ways, it is possible to conclude that during your dog\u2019s heat cycle she is uncomfortable and maybe even experiences cramping and mild amounts of pain. Any of these issues can lead to vocalizations in our female dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fyof2ntICak\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-have-souls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_souls\"><\/span>Do dogs have souls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Numerous studies in Spiritual Psychology shows that dogs do indeed have souls, and once a dog bonds to a human, its soul attaches to the human\u2019s soul and upon death, goes where the human soul goes. They imply that animals may have the \u201cbreath of life,\u201d but not an immortal soul in the same sense as man\u2019s.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-nipples-swell-during-a-heat-cycle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_nipples_swell_during_a_heat_cycle\"><\/span>Do dogs nipples swell during a heat cycle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs a Female Is in Heat<\/p>\n<p>Mood change \u2013 Some females show a change in mood shortly before their season commences, and they may even act a bit touchy. Think of it as the doggie equivalent of PMS. Swollen nipples \u2013 Sometimes, but not always, the nipples and breasts will swell slightly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Are My Dog\u2019s Nipples Enlarged After Heat? | DogVela\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rT_6EbWqAps?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-color-is-dog-period-blood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_dog_period_blood\"><\/span>What color is dog period blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The vaginal discharge will change in color and appearance as the cycle progresses. At first, the discharge is very bloody, but as the days pass, it thins to become watery and pinkish-red in color.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-expect-when-my-dog-goes-into\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_expect_when_my_dog_goes_into_heat_for_the_first_time\"><\/span>What should I expect when my dog goes into heat for the first time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs seen during this phase include 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. Estrus: The estrus phase is the mating phase where your female dog will be receptive to males.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long will dogs be in heat?How long does a dog in heat bleed?How long does it take for a dog to stop being in heat?Do dogs go into heat forever?What are the stages of a dog in heat?Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?Will my dog change after&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192090,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-long-will-dogs-be-in-heat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4477"}],"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=4477"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192092,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4477\/revisions\/192092"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}