Could she??? Lets hope not!!!

[Muttluver]

Could Sarah be in heat? She's only 10 weeks...

[Global Paw]

The following is an article I found...read the bold in particular...I doubt very much that she is in heat...

What is the estrous cycle?
The estrous (commonly called "heat") cycles and spaying (removal of reproductive organs – the uterus and ovaries) in female dogs are topics of many questions and also some serious misconceptions. Let's take a moment and look at some of the most commonly asked questions about "heat" cycles and spaying. Breeding ethics and risks will not be addressed, here. This is just to cover some of the more frequently asked questions regarding a female dog's heat cycle and spaying.

When will my dog come into heat?
First heat can vary greatly dog to dog. The youngest is about six months of age though sometimes a female will come into season younger. First heat can start as late as 12 or even 14 months of age or later in rare cases. Again, it can vary dog to dog. Spaying at six months is recommended before a female begins to enter sexual maturity. Some vets will spay younger and spaying of puppies as young as eight weeks old who are up for adoption in shelters is becoming more popular.

How often will my dog come into heat?
Again, this varies dog-to-dog – average is every six months but it could be more or less often.

How long does heat least?
This again can vary. The average is three weeks (21 days). But it can be shorter (two weeks) or longer (four weeks). Assume the longer period if in doubt.

When is a dog most fertile?
Again, this varies dog to dog and is why some breeders attempt to progesterone test to help pinpoint fertility (though testing is not 100% reliable but can help). The fertile period can last about five days and may begin approximately nine to ten days after the onset of heat. However, onset of fertile period can vary after the start of the heat cycle. Some females will only accept a male during this fertile period though others females may allow a male to mount at any time during her cycle while others are not receptive at all. But remember, fertile periods can vary dog to dog.

Can a dog get pregnant her first cycle?
A puppy can get pregnant her first cycle. Ideally she should not be bred until about 24 months when she is out of adolescence.

Will my dog go through menopause?
No. Females do not go through menopause though sometimes there may be a cessation in heat cycles for a period of time and then they can start back up again. As a female ages, her fertility does drop off but she will not go through menopause as humans do. It is also possible for senior dogs to become pregnant. Dropping off of fertility with age does not mean she cannot become pregnant.

Why do people suggest spaying my dog?
There are a variety of reasons why spaying is recommended. The biggest is health. An unspayed female has a greater risk of developing some tumors such as mammary tumors. An unspayed female can developed pyometra (a serious uterine infection than can be fatal) as well as uterine cancer. Having litters is risky to the dog and can be very costly to properly plan and raise. Then there are behavioral issues: unspayed females are more likely to have hormonally related behavioral issues than spayed females (Puppy PMS). Spaying is not a cure for behavioral issues but is a step in working with them. Heat cycles can be very messy and spaying is cheaper than having carpets cleaned after the female gets out of the kitchen and spots all over the beige rug!

Does a female need to have a litter before being spayed?
Having a litter is not healthier than being spayed before a first heat. First, a dog should not be bred her first cycle – she is too immature mentally and often physically. Make the analogy of a teenager having a child at fifteen – is she ready? A dog should be bred at the earliest 18 months of age; however, hips cannot be certified (OFA – Orthopedic Foundation of America) if she is younger than 24 months and many recommend waiting until hips can be certified before breeding. You want her to be physically and mentally mature before breeding. Also, there are complications that can arise during pregnancy and delivery and even post-partum. These complications can be life threatening. A litter of puppies is stressing to her entire system. Spaying eliminates this. Having a litter is more dangerous than spaying in the long run. Plus, the longer a female goes unspayed, the greater chance of her developing other health problems. A female should be spayed before her first cycle ideally – though spaying at any age has more benefits than not spaying.

Is spaying a dangerous operation?
There is risk in any surgery. Without knowing specifics, you will not know why the death occurred. Thousands of spays are performed daily around the country. In a rare few there may be complications leading to death. But again this is rare. Complications from not being spayed are more of a concern than the operation itself. Now this does not help ease the pain for those whose dogs die during a spay. However, there are many factors that can lead to death during surgery. Ask for preoperative bloods to be done to check for problems that could lead to complications. Ask what type of anesthesia is used and note that some breeds may need milder anesthetics. But the health risks of being intact far outweigh the small risks of surgery.

Is spaying expensive?
Let's break down a few things and see how much spaying costs as compared to the costs of other things that can happen in an intact female. A spay depending on the size of the dog and the clinic (and what types of testing is done prior to, what anesthesia is used, etc) can range from as low as $50 to $175. You can spend many times more than this to treat a pyometra or remove mammary tumors. Blood spots on a carpet can cost a couple hundred dollars to remove if you call in a carpet cleaning company. And of you cannot get the stains out, how much will replacing the carpet cost? A litter of puppies from birth to eight weeks can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars in food, supplies and inoculations combined. If there are medical complications, this expense can grow. These expenses do not even include pre and post natal care for the mother. Spaying is cheaper than not.

[Muttluver]

Thank you Quincy Wisdom,but that's not what I asked for..I plan to get her spayed.

What I asked was,is it POSSIBLE that she could be in heat???

[Global Paw]

and like I said, yes, possible...but I doubt it very, very strongly. As in, I would bet any amount against it.

[Muttluver]

Why would this be happening though??

She's bleeding like she's in heat & she's trying to let the dogs at our apartment breed w/ her

[Barrett]

I would take her to the vet if she is only 10 weeks old. Are you positive she is 10 weeks? The pics of the sam/wheaton pups looked much older than that. Anyway I would take her to the vet right away and have her checked out.

[PitBullie09]

Ig she is bleeding then she isnt going to let the dog mate with her until she quits. I would take her to the vet.

[Muttluver]

southern_girl09-If she is bleeding & in heat! SHE WOULD let the male breed w/ her!!!

Once she stopped she wouldn't be receptive!!!

i took her to the vet,he said that she has a tract infection & has to be on medication...

[Barrett]

Wow. no need to yell.

[PitBullie09]

WELL I MENT AFTER SHE WAS DONE BLEEDING. DOGS DONT BLEED THE WHOLE TIME THEY ARE IN HEAT. ( I think someone has a attitude..) And its not me right now! lol!

[Carrie]

Yes, in this thread and in other threads I've noticed when questions are asked and people are trying their best to answer your questions, it would be nice to be a little appreciative even if you're not understanding something or if it's not hitting right on the mark of what you're trying to get at. If you don't feel solid or comfortable about the answers you're given, it's always, always best to ask a veterinarian about health issues or a prof. trainer for training or behavior questions. When you're asking for something, it is a favor that someone tries to help you, so a little less demanding would be nice. Anyhow, it sounds like you know all about the heat business anyhow. But if you had read Quincy's article that he took his time to look for online (something anyone can do) and post for you, you might learn even more and find the answer to your question.

Your dogs definitely look larger and older than what you had stated. I'm not an amatuer with dogs.

[PitBullie09]

Yea that is what I was thinking. I pm her about what my vet said about Tinkerbell when she was in heat.

[dollface]

Originally Posted by southern_girl09

WELL I MENT AFTER SHE WAS DONE BLEEDING. DOGS DONT BLEED THE WHOLE TIME THEY ARE IN HEAT. ( I think someone has a attitude..) And its not me right now! lol!

Some do tend to bleed longer then others. My bitch bled for 21 days and you breed them on day 10 or so of blood.....But at 10 weeks no I would have to say that the pup is not in heat, very unlikely....Glad to hear you found out what was wrong with her Hope she gets better

[kerriebeth21]

I'm sorry but there is no way that a pup as young as 10weeks is in heat! Take her to the vet! The youngest a dog has come into heat is 6 months old. A 10 week old pup that is bleeding needs to go to the vet ASAP!

[Rip's Girl]

BTW the pics of your guys that you posted are NOT 10 week old dogs. They're easily 5+ months old.. So if you don't know how old they are, it's very possible that she is in heat.