A little more about estrus and what happens after

For many owners, issues of pet nutrition are extremely important, because refusal to eat is one of the very first and surest signs showing that something is wrong with the dog. And if pickiness in food wakes up simultaneously with estrus, then this is definitely a reason to seriously think about the health of the animal.

In a normal state, a dog rarely loses its appetite during heat. She may be capricious and refuse some food, but not completely avoid eating lunch. Lack of hunger in the first days after the onset of estrus is a natural process, but it should not last longer than one or two meals. However, it is worth taking into account the individual characteristics of the female.

Why the animal stops eating, looks lethargic and unhealthy, and what to do about it are the most important questions for the owner of a bitch during the heat period. The best decision in this case would be to contact a veterinarian, since such signs often indicate a rapidly developing serious illness.

Physiological changes

Estrus in dogs (estrus) is a natural physiological process.
Hormonal imbalances occur in the female's body. At the beginning of the cycle, a lot of estrogen is produced, which promotes conception. Then progesterone takes over, preparing for pregnancy. These hormones affect reproductive function, the activity of the brain and nervous system. Hormonal levels affect behavior. During the critical period, the female's attitude towards the opposite sex changes.

At the beginning of the cycle, the bitch behaves aggressively, growls and moves away from other dogs.

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In a week, the pet will begin to let suitors approach, but will not allow cages.

In a few days, estrus (sexual heat) will begin. Ovulation occurs. The egg is ready for fertilization. A male dog can calmly approach the object of desire. The female waits for mating and takes the appropriate position in front of the male. Spreads its hind legs, tail moves to the side. During this period, the dog breeder plans mating, which increases the likelihood of conception.

Some females are aggressive towards males throughout the emptying period. This does not mean that they cannot be bred and continue the pedigree. Contact a knitting instructor. The service will cost a certain fee. After the first mating and birth, the pet's sexual behavior will change.

The owner may notice that the animal urinates frequently before going into heat. This is how the pet marks the territory, giving a signal to the male dogs. Males use scent marks to find their beloved. The pet marks on the street and at home. This happens involuntarily. An animal cannot be scolded for such incidents.

Changes in behavior

A change in a dog's behavior does not always indicate the presence of a disease. During the period of hormonal surges, even a timid and well-mannered female can turn into an evil mischief, trying to pounce.

Often, owners of females in heat complain that their pet leaves puddles in the wrong places, although it has long been potty-trained or outdoors-trained. The dog chews furniture, tears wallpaper and shoes, misbehaves with all available means. This is extremely unpleasant, but physiological.

Sometimes the opposite picture is observed: the dog becomes affectionate to the point of importunity, tries to “kiss”, wags its butt and tries to take a strange pose. The girl becomes obsessive, whines, does not let her sleep at night, and constantly follows her owner with her tail. Some pets become aggressive towards their rivals and are ready to get close to the first suitor they come across. It seems that the dog has been switched. In this situation, the wise decision is to arm yourself with patience, composure and wait out the difficult period.

Behavioral manners

Appetite changes. The pet may refuse to eat or beg for additional portions. Feed the animal as usual. If the food is not touched, remove the portion until next time.

The dog develops a discharge that may leave a bloody trail. Some four-legged young ladies are clean and clean. Others stain the floor, furniture, and carpets. The wards wear panties.

The animal may suffer from nagging pain. The dog begins to whine, become restless and irritable. Dog owners have to take their pet to the veterinarian.

During the emptying period, females show disobedience, cunning and intelligence. A pet may refuse to relieve itself on the street until the leash is removed from it. As soon as this is done, she will immediately run off to look for a partner. During walks, the female does not obey commands, often stops, whines, calling the males. There were cases when pets chewed the leash, dug under the fence, and ran away as soon as they were released from the leash.

It is necessary to give up training, competitions, and trips over long distances. The bitch is capable of showing aggression towards people and other animals.

In addition to hormones, behavior is influenced by upbringing, breed, and environment.

During the critical period, the owner needs to be vigilant. A dog may run away during heat. Will return fertilized by different males. A puppy from such a mating will be born weak.

As soon as the signs of estrus pass, the animal will calm down and return to its previous lifestyle.

If pregnancy is not desired, it is better to spay or neuter the dog. You cannot constantly suppress the symptoms of estrus with hormonal drugs.

Reasons for refusing to eat due to a dog's illness

Oral diseases. Stomatitis is an inflammation of the oral mucosa involving the mucous membranes of the cheeks, palate, gums, surface of the tongue and the mucous membrane of the lips. In dogs, catarrhal, vesicular and hemorrhagic stomatitis most often occurs, and much less often ulcerative, diphtheretic and phlegmonous stomatitis (stomatitis in dogs).

Dental caries is a disease accompanied by progressive putrefactive destruction of hard tissues followed by the formation of a cavity in the affected tooth. The beginning of the development of dental caries is usually overlooked by dog ​​owners. A dog owner can detect dental caries in his dog due to difficulty in eating and chewing food, as a result of the appearance of a pain reaction, the presence of salivation, loss of swallowed food particles from the oral cavity and an unpleasant odor (bad breath in a dog) that comes from the dog’s oral cavity, purulent or bloody discharge from the mouth (dental caries in dogs).

Wounds and abscesses in the dog's mouth are accompanied by pain, which makes it difficult for the dog to eat, as a result the dog refuses to eat.

Ear disease. Ear disease is most common in those breeds of dogs that have long floppy ears - setters, dachshunds, Afghan hounds, spaniels, beagles, etc. And this is due to the fact that the ears of such dogs often lie on the floor and are poorly ventilated.

Inflammation of the middle ear in dogs. Inflammation of the middle ear in a dog occurs, most often as a result of an infection from the outer ear entering the eardrum, as well as as a result of local and general infection in the dog (canine distemper). The disease in a dog is accompanied by pain when opening its mouth, difficulty chewing, sometimes there is discharge from the eyes, strabismus, the dog may twist towards the affected ear. A sick dog's body temperature rises and loss of appetite (ear diseases in dogs).

Infectious diseases - Infectious diseases in dogs are usually accompanied by refusal to eat.

Parvovirus enteritis is an acute, highly contagious viral disease of dogs caused by a pathogen of the genus parvovirus, accompanied by vomiting, hemorrhagic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, myocarditis, leukopenia, dehydration and death of puppies under 5 months of age.

Often the first sign of illness is refusal to feed, followed by mucous vomiting and 6-24 hours after the start of vomiting, the dog develops diarrhea. The feces are gray or yellowish-gray at first, then turn green or bright purple, often contain streaks of blood, and are sometimes hemorrhagic with mucus or watery with a strong foul odor. Body temperature rises to 39.5°C, sometimes to 40-41°C. Vomiting (vomiting in dogs) and diarrhea (diarrhea in dogs) quickly lead to dehydration of the dog's body, then a state of shock sets in (canine parvovirus enteritis).

Carnivore plague is a highly contagious viral disease of carnivorous animals characterized by fever, acute catarrhal inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract disorder, and skin exanthema. In some cases, it is accompanied by damage to the central nervous system (meningitis, encephalitis).

In acute cases of plague, we note an increase in body temperature to 39.5-41 ° C, especially the temperature rises in the evenings or at night. Appetite is distorted, but most often decreases, and at high temperatures completely disappears (carnivore plague).

Infectious hepatitis in dogs. In the acute course of the disease, which lasts from 2 to 10 days, the sick animal experiences depression, loss of appetite, thirst, vomiting mixed with bile, sometimes with blood, and diarrhea (infectious hepatitis in dogs).

Loss of appetite in dogs occurs with adenovirus, leptospirosis in dogs, rabies in dogs, parainfluenza, tuberculosis, etc.

Parasitic diseases . Among the most common parasitic diseases that cause a sick dog to refuse food is piroplasmosis.

Piroplasmosis (babesiosis) of dogs is a seasonal, naturally focal, parasitic blood disease, transmitted by tick bites, accompanied by weakness, high fever, red-brown urine, and jaundice. This is an insidious disease; the first warning symptom is often a refusal to eat, then depression appears.

The disease in a dog is accompanied by the following symptoms: lethargy and general weakness; temperature rise to 40-42; refusal to eat; the appearance of blood in the urine; icteric discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; Possible vomiting, diarrhea (as a result of intoxication); convulsions, heart failure (pyroplasmosis (babesiosis) in dogs).

Helminthic diseases. Worms in a dog’s body have a detrimental effect on the animal’s health.

Typical signs of the presence of worms in dogs are: Disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract - the dog develops a changeable appetite (periodic lack of appetite, or increased appetite), accompanied by a decrease in body weight. The dog's taste for food becomes distorted and begins to eat inedible objects. Periodic digestive disorders and intestinal motility occur, which is manifested by frequent cramps, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. Upon careful examination of the stool, we find mucus, blood, eggs, larvae or parasites in it. We register severe itching in the anal area. The dog strives to get rid of the itching through characteristic movements (“rides” on the back of the body). Upon external examination, the owners note that the dog has a swollen and hard abdomen against the background of protruding ribs. After eating, we notice hiccups in the dog; eating is difficult. On examination, the dog is lethargic, inactive, with symptoms of general anemia. The coat is dull and disheveled, the dog has a tendency to develop dermatitis, eczema, dandruff, etc. The dog is characterized by retarded growth and development, and the appearance of rickets (worms in dogs).

Coccidiosis. With coccidiosis, the sick animal's appetite is reduced or absent. A sick dog lies on its stomach most of the time. On palpation, the abdomen is tense, swollen (the dog's stomach is seething), and painful. Vomiting is sometimes observed. The visible mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth are pale, sometimes icteric. The dog develops diarrhea, loose stools with a lot of mucus, sometimes bloody (coccidiosis in dogs).

Digestive diseases.

Stomach ulcer. The course of gastric ulcer in dogs is usually chronic. Pet owners note that against the background of symptoms of chronic gastritis (deterioration or perversion of appetite, frequent belching), the dog’s general condition sharply worsens, weakness and depression appear, and emaciation begins to rapidly progress. A characteristic symptom of peptic ulcer disease appears - a few hours after feeding, she begins to vomit with blood or food masses that have the color of “coffee grounds”. A sick dog refuses food, increased thirst appears, and the animal begins to lose weight (stomach ulcer in dogs).

Gastritis. With acute gastritis, dog owners observe depression in the dog. There is an increase in body temperature by 0.5-2 degrees. First, the appetite decreases and then disappears. A sick dog vomits after eating food or water; the vomit consists of food particles mixed with saliva and gastric mucus; sometimes owners find bile and blood in the vomit (gastritis in dogs).

Gastroenteritis. Dogs with gastroenteritis experience depression, decreased or lack of appetite. Body temperature may be slightly elevated or at the upper limit of normal. Moreover, when gastroenteritis is a consequence of poisoning or debilitating diarrhea, body temperature is usually below normal. Thirst in a sick dog is moderate or absent. The resulting diarrhea intensifies (gastroenteritis in dogs).

Pancreatitis. The general condition of the dog is depressed, appetite is reduced or completely absent. The dog experiences constant or temporary episodes of anxiety or pain, especially when the veterinarian palpates and percusses the abdominal organs, primarily in the navel area and on the left side. The dog's pain and anxiety intensify after feeding fried and fatty foods, imported dry and canned food. The dog vomits frequently. The abdomen swells and the abdominal wall becomes tense. Diarrhea develops and intensifies (pancreatitis in dogs).

Liver diseases. Liver diseases in dogs are accompanied by periodic digestive disorders—loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea. All this leads to severe emaciation of the sick dog. Jaundice appears, feces become pale gray, urine becomes yellow (liver disease in dogs).

False heat and other surprises for a beginner

Young bitches have false empty spots.
It is so called because there are all external manifestations, except for the main thing - ovulation. This condition is not dangerous. Sometimes it is interrupted for several days and then resumes, but now with ovulation. There are hidden (dry, white) estrus. The difference is that follicles are formed in the normal manner and eggs are released. There are no external signs - a swollen genital loop, blood secretion. Dry heat is not a deviation; a female dog can still become pregnant and produce a healthy litter.

Prolonged discharge is a cause for concern. If they are observed for longer than 30 days, contact your veterinarian. This is all the more necessary to do if yellowish or greenish inclusions appear in the secretion, decreased appetite, or increased body temperature.

Often, new dog breeders, due to lack of knowledge, cannot distinguish estrus from diseases. The dog is ready to mate 1-2 times a year, and the rest of the time any discharge is an anomaly.

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Should I worry?

Estrus is a difficult period associated with hormonal imbalance, so if during these days there are changes in appetite: she eats less or more, is capricious, but no other non-standard signs have been identified, then there is no need to worry.

Sometimes such deviations are associated with raging hormones. and sometimes for more prosaic reasons:

• Changing food to something unsuitable for the animal and not tasty.
• Stale food.
• Portions too big.
• Sudden change in weather. Many purebred dogs are very sensitive to temperature fluctuations or changes in pressure.
• Stress.
• Whims.
• Changed gastronomic preferences.
• Onset of the disease.
• Poisoning.

Before you sound the alarm and go to the vet, remember how your pet behaved during the last estrus. Analyze her life in the last week, determine what could have caused such consequences. If, apart from loss of appetite and lethargy, there are no other symptoms during estrus, then there is no need to sound the alarm; most likely, this condition will pass within a day.

Signs of heat

How does estrus manifest itself? You can determine when a dog is in heat by its behavior, and it changes significantly. The female becomes more active, becomes overly playful and may ignore commands. This is all the result of a hormonal surge. Among the main signs of estrus are:

• The dog begins to sit down to urinate more often (it marks its territory so that potential suitors are aware that it is ready to accept advances);
• Bloody discharge oozes from the noose;
• She often licks the area under her tail;
• The bitch begins to flirt with the males, they show active interest;
• Estrus is preceded by molting.

At first, dogs do not allow members of the opposite sex to approach; they may even show aggression when courtship is too intrusive; their body is not yet ready for mating.

After one and a half to 2 weeks, the structure of the dog’s discharge changes; it will look like yellowish mucus. During this period, the female feels a strong sexual desire, especially if she notices males nearby, her tail moves to the side, and her body takes the stance necessary for sexual intercourse. The loop increases significantly in size.

The bitch can remain in this excited state for 5 to 7 days. If the owner wants to breed a dog, then he must mark these days. The right time for mating animals is between the 9th and 17th days, less often on the 21st. Everything is individual and depends on the breed of the pet.

Features of estrus

Pustovka is a special period in the life of a female. Hormonal changes occurring in the body lead to a sharp change in the behavior and desires of the animal, and physiological characteristics lead to an increased risk of contracting infectious diseases.

Although the signs of estrus are approximately the same for all representatives of this species of animal, only the frequency and number of days during which ovulation occurs differs, but individual characteristics are also worth taking into account.

This is typical for “walking” bitches:

• Change your behavior to be more active . Show the need to communicate with fellow members of the opposite sex. Stop obeying the owner and even show aggression.
• Drink more and ask to go outside more often to relieve yourself and leave your marks.
• Change eating habits . Be capricious and refuse certain types of foods. Eat less or, conversely, show previously unnoticed appetite.

These signs reflect the normal state of the animal if they are characteristic of it from the very first heat.

Step-by-step passage of heat

The entire animal cycle is divided into 4 stages:

1. Proestrus (or called proestrus). Duration 1-1.5 weeks. At this time, the process of blood circulation in the genital area increases significantly, the loop swells, and the first, initially scanty, bloody discharge appears. During this period, the dog is not yet ready for mating; ovulation has not yet occurred. But external signs are already evident - she becomes playful, may not obey the owner, and run away. When walking, he spends more time sniffing out the surroundings and constantly crouches down to leave marks. Males are already experiencing increased interest; when trying to copulate, the bitch growls and snarls.
2. Estrus (active sexual hunting). During this period of time, more precisely the first 2 days, the process of ovulation occurs. But the bitch can keep the gentlemen away for a few more days. A little later, when she sees a potential suitor, the female raises the back of her body, tightens the noose and moves her tail to the side to facilitate the penetration process. She freezes and patiently waits for action from the male dog. The discharge from the loop will vary; normally, the appropriate period for mating occurs when it is light pink or disappears completely. The vulva swells significantly.
3. Metaestrus (the final stage of estrus). The duration of this period is several days. The discharge stops, the noose returns to its previous size, and the bitch again does not allow gentlemen to approach her. If fertilization does not occur, then the female again becomes calm. The dog still experiences hormonal changes - the level of progesterone increases, which is not without reason called the pregnancy hormone. This happens regardless of whether the female becomes pregnant or not. This condition becomes the cause of such a phenomenon as false pregnancy, which mostly passes without outside help and consequences.
4. Anestrus (phase of sexual tranquility). The duration of this stage is approximately 100-150 days and allows the animal’s body to recover before the next heat.

The frequency of estrus varies among dogs due to several associated factors. For example, in domestic dogs it happens 2 times a year - in autumn and at the end of winter. Sometimes flow is limited to once a year.

Dogs that are kept outdoors, pets from the north, breed once a year in early spring to give birth to puppies in the warmer months.

What to do if your puppy doesn't eat well?

If the puppy refuses to eat, it is better to immediately consult a veterinarian. A puppy is a child, and everything in its body is different from an adult dog. Hunger for more than a day will become critical for the baby, and irreversible processes will begin in the body. The most common reasons for refusal to eat in babies are viral infections and abdominal pain due to problems with digestion of food in the developing intestines. In such situations, full veterinary care is needed - intestinal medications, antibiotics, infusion therapy.

If the puppy eats poorly, chooses food, but is active, drinks and agrees to treats, try to sort out his diet. Most likely, something is preventing him from eating properly - too much kibble, unsuitable food, too high a caloric portion, problems with stool, or not enough play and activity.

Why does a healthy puppy refuse to eat?

If your puppy is in good health and is not eating well, take a closer look at how he behaves while eating. Perhaps there are objective reasons for refusing food.

• Wrong food.

  More precisely, food not intended for puppies. After all, the jaw sizes of a puppy and an adult dog can differ greatly. Therefore, it is necessary to select the size of the granules specifically for your pet. Many manufacturers offer such food. Most major brands have dry and wet food for dwarf, medium, large and even giant breed puppies.

• Lack of regime.

  A puppy needs to be fed 3-4 times a day, an adult dog - 2 times a day, observing certain feeding hours and portion sizes. You may be feeding your pet too often or giving him too large portions.

• Frequent food changes.

  In search of the best food, owners often change brands. This poses two threats: firstly, the pet can get used to frequent changes and constantly wait for something new. Secondly, a sudden change in food can cause digestive problems in the animal.

• Treats and food from the table.

  Treats in a dog’s diet should be limited in quantity; they cannot form the basis of the pet’s diet. Chocolate, sausage, cheese and other similar treats are strictly prohibited. This way you are not only pampering your pet, but also harming its digestive system. If you want to give your pet treats, then choose ones specially made for dogs.

How to train a puppy to eat food

The transition from one type of food to another should be gradual. Mix a little new food into the old food, gradually increasing the proportion of the second. This way you will avoid a hungry protest from your pet.

A fairly radical method is to show the animal that the food in the bowl is his only choice. This method is only suitable for dogs that do not have stomach problems. Nutritionists recommend that during feeding, put the food in a bowl and leave for half an hour to an hour. If your dog doesn't touch the food, remove the bowl until the next meal. Make sure that no one in the household feeds the dog during this time! Don't be afraid that she will remain hungry. The animal may not eat for a couple of days, the main thing is to have a bowl of drinking water nearby.

In fact, a dog does not require variety in food; it is ready to eat one type of food all its life if it is balanced and nutritious.

How to avoid mating

This question is most often asked by owners of dogs who do not plan to breed. But it is not alien to people who keep breeding dogs, because an unplanned mating will be an unpleasant surprise.

The main condition is to keep an eye on the dog while walking, do not let it off the leash and do not allow strangers to get too close.

You can purchase a special product at veterinary pharmacies or pet stores that eliminates the odor that attracts male dogs. It is used to treat the back of the pet’s body before each walk.

Care features

On the eve of the first estrus, the female may experience discharge from the loop, juvenile vaginitis containing a small amount of pus. There is no need to worry, this phenomenon is normal. Everything will return to normal as soon as the heat passes. If this does not happen, then it is worth undergoing an examination to identify various pathologies.

To make the estrus period more hygienic (especially for estrus in dogs kept in an apartment), you can purchase elastic panties for one-time use. They will prevent your dog from leaving bloody spots around the house. But still, you should not wear them all the time; veterinarians advise allowing the female to remove the discharge on her own by licking it.

During the first heat, the dog may not understand how to behave, so it is worth teaching it to remove spots. And to do this you need to remove carpets and rugs from the floor.

During the period of heat, the dog requires care:

• You should avoid long walks in winter to prevent your pet from catching a cold;
• There is no need to take her out to places where other dogs gather;
• Walks are strictly on a leash.

If suddenly it was not possible to prevent an unwanted mating, then it is forbidden to give the dog drugs to help terminate the pregnancy. This will cause significant health problems for the pet, which lead to infertility in the dog.

An important factor is keeping the dog during heat. If you do not plan to breed a dog and get puppies from her, at the first sign of estrus you need to start taking precautions:

• Keep a close eye on your dog while walking and avoid all contact with dogs of the opposite sex.
• Walk your dog on a short leash: even the most well-mannered and docile pet can run away during heat, not paying attention to any commands.
• Do not allow your dog to mate - it is impossible to separate the animals during intercourse.
• Do not take your dog while in heat to competitions or shows. This will cause anxiety among the male dogs present at the show. During heat, a dog does not respond well to commands and can be disobedient.

Diagnostics

A dog’s poor appetite is just a symptom of an illness, and recovery requires a diagnosis. To do this, research needs to be done. During the examination, the veterinarian usually makes a preliminary diagnosis, determining where the problem is localized: in the abdominal or chest cavity, muscles, bones, mouth or skin. Next, the specialist prescribes an examination.

Abdominal examination

, will help identify diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys of various etiologies - viral, bacterial, endocrine. The abdominal cavity is examined using ultrasound (ultrasound diagnostics) and X-ray examination, where the specialist describes what the organs look like, whether their structure is changed and whether foreign bodies are present. Blood tests (clinical and biochemical) will show how organs are working and determine whether there are signs of inflammation or problems with red blood cells.

Chest examination

is performed using x-rays; if heart pathology is suspected, then it is supplemented by ultrasound and ECG. Blood tests will show whether a problem with the lungs or heart is affecting other organs. After all, the heart delivers blood to all organs, and the lungs fill the blood with oxygen; with diseases of the lungs and heart, all structures of the body will suffer.

Muscles and bones

They are examined with X-rays; if it is necessary to assess the consequences of extensive injuries, ultrasound is used.

For skin examination

When diagnosing itching, skin scrapings, cytology and trichoscopy (fur examination) will be required.

oral disease may be suspected.

. To verify this, just examine her mouth. As a rule, this is how you can see the main problems or diseased teeth. In the latter case, the patient is sent to see a dentist, the specialist will prescribe sanitation of the oral cavity with tooth extraction or additional studies in the form of dental photographs.

After standard tests have been carried out, there may be a need for more specific studies. For example, oncocytology - when a tumor is detected, fluid culture - if a bacterial infection is suspected, PCR diagnostics for viruses or examinations under anesthesia in the form of endoscopy (insertion of a camera to visually inspect an organ).

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Danger to humans

Most often, dog diseases are not dangerous to humans, but it is still worth observing personal hygiene measures and protecting yourself. This is important if you have symptoms of diseases such as:

• Worm infestation.

  Some parasites can be transmitted from dogs to humans and vice versa. For example, these are liver flukes (flukes, schistosomes), cucumber, pork tapeworm, roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms, hookworms.

• Ixodid tick bites.

  The dog itself will not infect you with anything, but ticks can fall from its body and crawl onto a person.

• Viral diseases.

  For example, rabies is a deadly disease that has no cure in either humans or dogs. Infected pets are immediately euthanized, and the person dies in agony.

• Bacterial infections.

  For example, leptospirosis, which is caused by bacteria and affects the liver, kidneys, muscles, and nervous system.

As we can see, not many dog ​​diseases threaten humans. Avoiding them is quite simple - you need to regularly vaccinate your dog and treat it against external and internal parasites.

No heat

With good general health and the state of the reproductive and hormonal systems, the first estrus occurs at the established normal times and then repeats with a certain cyclical regularity. If the dog is older than 18 months, and the first heat has not come, you should consult a veterinarian to find out the reason for this delay.

Reasons for delay/absence of first heat:

• Poor living conditions, improper or insufficient feeding;
• Violation of hormonal regulation of the reproductive system;
• Congenital disorders in the development and structure of the genital organs;
• Ovarian dysfunction (hypofunction, lack of appropriate hormones during the appropriate period);
• Dysfunction of the pituitary gland and/or thyroid gland;
• Tumors and/or other neoplasms, cysts of the pelvic organs or on the ovaries;
• Endocrine pathologies;
• Chronic inflammatory processes in the uterus;
• Hermaphroditism (for example, when underdeveloped testes are found instead of ovaries).

Answer

Estrus (especially the first one) is a strong hormonal change in the dog’s body. The frisky and cheerful young lady yesterday becomes lethargic and despondent, capricious and aggressive, without appetite and interest in life.

The period of estrus refers to dangerous periods in the life of a dog. In the female, the instinct of reproduction prevails over the others, including the instinct of self-preservation. Thanks to this, the canine race has been preserved and survived for thousands of years. All organs and systems are involved in the process; during this period, any violations are possible, including surgical pathology. However, do not panic if your dog feels slightly unwell.

How to avoid the difficulties of estrus

To cope with the symptoms of estrus in dogs, breeders and dog owners advise using drugs to regulate sexual heat.

Drugs from the CounterSex Neo brand are hormonal drugs for regulating sexual desire and preventing unwanted pregnancy in case of accidental mating.

Many breeders and dog owners use CounterSex Neo for the following reasons:

1. High efficiency. With the help of CounterSex Neo drugs, it is possible to effectively correct a dog’s behavior, solve problems of aggression, marks in dogs during heat; prevent unwanted pregnancy.
2. Safety. CounterSex Neo is a new generation bihormonal drug. The drug is safe due to the minimal content of 2 modern active ingredients.
3. Convenience. The drug CounterSex Neo is available in the form of drops and tablets. Each owner can choose the most comfortable form of the drug for his dog, in which it will be convenient for him to give the drug to the animal.