According to veterinary research, bitches have higher IQs, higher training obedience, and more attachment to their families and owners. The dog girl beside you is also a thoughtful little padded jacket, worthy of your love and protection. Like humans, being a mother is a big event in dog life. The pain of childbirth, the hardships of raising a child, the sadness of separation, not to mention the threat of dystocia, postpartum debilitating, and the uncertain future the child will face from birth... dogs and It is not known what the instinctual mating behavior will bring to it and the child. It all depends on you, the master, to make the most reasonable and scientific arrangements for it.

If you don't want to give it a chance to mate, just watch it twice a year when the dog is in heat or Perform sterilization. If you want it to have a baby after careful consideration, you should learn how to take care of a baby dog, prepare all necessary medicines and supplies, make enough time for nursing, and arrange for the baby dog to be adopted in advance by a kind and reliable family .

Regardless of mating or not, the owner should carefully observe its physiological laws and know everything well. Dogs are single estrus animals and do not have repeated estrus. Normal bitches come into estrus twice a year, mostly once in spring from March to April and from September to October in autumn. Generally, small dogs mature earlier (usually 8-12 months old), and some are as early as 6 months old, while large dogs mature later.

The female dog will appear in estrus after sexual maturity. At this time, it will show signs of restlessness, loss of appetite, etc. The most obvious feature is vulvar bleeding. However, the amount of bleeding varies by dog breed. Some dogs do not bleed at all, and enter estrus unconsciously, most of which are small dogs. Some dog breeds bleed less, the dog will lick it off by itself, and it is difficult to distinguish, the owner should observe carefully.

The estrus period of a bitch can be divided into 3 stages. This period requires serious care from the owner and lasts for about a month:

Pre-estrus: Pre-estrus refers to the time from the beginning of bleeding The period until mating is possible is generally 7-10 days. During this period, the eggs are close to maturity, and the secretion of egg cell hormones also increases, which is manifested as redness and swelling of the vulva and bloody mucus from the vagina. But at this time the female dog is not allowed to mate with the male dog.

Estrus: The estrus usually lasts for about a week, the vulva continues to swell and become soft, the vagina secretes dark red mucus, the color gradually fades, and the amount of bleeding also decreases or stops bleeding. Buttocks, the bitch will deflect the tail to the left and right, when the bitch allows the male dog to mate. 2-8 days after entering estrus, the bitch begins to ovulate, which is the time for easy mating.

Late stage of estrus: In the late stage of estrus, the external symptoms of the female dog disappear, the labia gradually return to normal, the dog's temperament is quiet, the mucus secreted by the vagina decreases, and the bleeding stops (usually lasts about 2 months). If the bitch is pregnant, it will enter the gestation period.

In addition, the period between the late estrus and the next estrus is called the estrus rest period. During this period, the female dog's genitals enter a dormant state, which generally lasts for about 3 months.

During estrus, some changes in physiological function and behavior occur in dogs. The owner should do the following:

1. The bitch in estrus may not be so quiet and self-absorbed, appear a little impatient, be reluctant to keep her home, and eat unwillingly. At this time, in addition to careful traction when going out, it is also necessary to prepare nutritious, palatable and digestible food for it. Due to the increased probability of constipation during estrus, vegetables and coarse grains should be added appropriately, and cold, sour and spicy foods should not be fed. The drinking water should be provided with warm water, and a little honey should be added to the water appropriately. After a lot of exercise, you can add 1 tablespoon of glucose powder to the water.

2. The biggest feature of bitches in estrus is the discharge of blood and mucus from the genitals. The vulva should be kept clean. Use clean warm water, a basin and a cloth to clean the vulva every day. Do not use dirty water. Cause genital infection. The mats that the dog comes into contact with during estrus should be soft, and should be cleaned and disinfected; do not use dirty cloth, waste paper and unsterilized mats. Items that the dog touches should be washed and changed frequently, preferably in the sun to dry. Be careful not to catch cold. Try not to take a bath during estrus, and don't let it lie on the cold ground for a long time.