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**Ladysmom** · 11-11-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by edelweiss

Just remember Tori that the entire heat period is more like 21 days all-together---sorry to be the bearer of that news! Sort of like people telling me that colic would disappear after 3 months when it was actually 4 1/2 months for us! Ugh.

Exactly. And I think you are supposed to be careful for 30 days just to make sure there isn't an accidental pregnancy.

Gus will probably be very hard to live with for a few weeks.

**Grace'sMom** · 11-11-2012, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edelweiss

Just remember Tori that the entire heat period is more like 21 days all-together---sorry to be the bearer of that news! Sort of like people telling me that colic would disappear after 3 months when it was actually 4 1/2 months for us! Ugh.

21 days??

**WeeGrace** · 11-11-2012, 05:37 PM

Aww tori I've all that to come yet with daiy. Hope grace is but more her self and Gus too. Kisses and hugs from me and daisyxx

**Ladysmom** · 11-11-2012, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Grace'sMom

21 days??

That is the average length of time. It can last up to four weeks.

The Heat Cycle for Female Dogs Explained - VetInfo

**Sylie** · 11-11-2012, 08:02 PM

Don't worry, Tori. It is really unlikely that a young virgin would get pyometra. I think the very first indication is excessive thirst, as with any infection.

**LJSquishy** · 11-11-2012, 09:10 PM

I would just let her be. It is a natural part of being a female. She probably feels a little different right now so may not eat as much or be a little more lethargic than normal, but it is all a natural stage of life. Unless you notice something is actually not right, she will be fine being treated as normal.

**Grace'sMom** · 11-11-2012, 10:34 PM

Thank you for the reassurance and the link...

Wow. Heat cycles can be long! Will hope Grace's is short..... I'm trying to keep track of it on the calendar because I need to try and get her spayed before her next heat. I still think late Feb early March will be safe.

THanks again

You all are wonderful!

**3Maltmom** · 11-11-2012, 10:41 PM

Yep, get her spayed as soon as you can.

Bless her wee little heart. Here's another link for you:

Pyometra (Canine) | Petside

**allheart** · 11-12-2012, 12:33 AM

Hugs and love Tori, hang in there and sweet kisses to Gracie.

Hugs and Love to you.

**JulietsMommy** · 11-18-2012, 07:33 PM

Ok question....Juliet has been in heat for almost 3 weeks! Not bleeding any more thou but still a little swollen

will it go back down or will it stay that way? Romeo is still going crazy and I've been keeping her panties on still!

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11-11-2012, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,502	Don't worry, Tori. It is really unlikely that a young virgin would get pyometra. I think the very first indication is excessive thirst, as with any infection. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

11-11-2012, 09:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
LJSquishy Maltese Guru Name: Lisa Dog's Name: London (12/20/07) & Preston (03/25/09) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 5,879	I would just let her be. It is a natural part of being a female. She probably feels a little different right now so may not eat as much or be a little more lethargic than normal, but it is all a natural stage of life. Unless you notice something is actually not right, she will be fine being treated as normal. __________________

11-11-2012, 10:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,964	Thank you for the reassurance and the link... Wow. Heat cycles can be long! Will hope Grace's is short..... I'm trying to keep track of it on the calendar because I need to try and get her spayed before her next heat. I still think late Feb early March will be safe. THanks again You all are wonderful! __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

11-11-2012, 10:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
3Maltmom Maltese Guru Name: Deb Dog's Name: Jops,Sammie,Frankie,LBB,Henry,Daisy,Lulu Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,299	Yep, get her spayed as soon as you can. Bless her wee little heart. Here's another link for you: Pyometra (Canine) \| Petside __________________

11-12-2012, 12:33 AM	#19 (permalink)
allheart Maltese Guru Name: Christine Dog's Name: Mia, Leo and Ana Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,840	Hugs and love Tori, hang in there and sweet kisses to Gracie. Hugs and Love to you. __________________

11-11-2012, 05:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
WeeGrace Maltese Guru Name: Grace Dog's Name: Daisy Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ireland Posts: 555	Aww tori I've all that to come yet with daiy. Hope grace is but more her self and Gus too. Kisses and hugs from me and daisyxx

11-18-2012, 07:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
JulietsMommy Member Name: Cassie Dog's Name: Juliet Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Knoxville IL Posts: 141	Ok question....Juliet has been in heat for almost 3 weeks! Not bleeding any more thou but still a little swollen will it go back down or will it stay that way? Romeo is still going crazy and I've been keeping her panties on still! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

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