Chihuahua in heat

LDA · 07-12-2005, 08:41 AM

I have a 10-month old chihuahua that is currently in her first heat. I was aware that the vulva would swell during heat but her breasts are swollen also. Is this normal? She has almost stopped bleeding but the breasts are still swollen.

calgal · 07-12-2005, 08:49 AM

Yes, that's normal. My Chi. never had a visible heat cycle, but her little breasts would get larger. Didn't have her spayed till she was 8 years old.

WingedFoal · 07-12-2005, 09:06 AM

Sounds like you have nothing to worry about. Every dog that I've known to go into heat has had obviously swollen breasts for quite a while even after the bleeding has stopped. Of course, if you want more reassurance, you can always give your vet a call!

LDA · 07-12-2005, 10:16 AM

Thanks so much for your replies. I feel much better now. I was not aware that swollen breasts were part of being in heat. I'm going to have her spayed as soon as this heat is over so I don't have to deal with this any more. Thanks again.

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WingedFoal Bostons Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL, USA Posts: 1,035 Rep Power: 96	Sounds like you have nothing to worry about. Every dog that I've known to go into heat has had obviously swollen breasts for quite a while even after the bleeding has stopped. Of course, if you want more reassurance, you can always give your vet a call!
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LDA Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Thanks so much for your replies. I feel much better now. I was not aware that swollen breasts were part of being in heat. I'm going to have her spayed as soon as this heat is over so I don't have to deal with this any more. Thanks again.
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calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,780 Rep Power: 229	Yes, that's normal. My Chi. never had a visible heat cycle, but her little breasts would get larger. Didn't have her spayed till she was 8 years old.

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