A bitch on heat is basically the dog equivalent of a period.
A female dog is called a bitch. A male dog is called a dog. The female comes into heat once every 6 months or so. There will be some small amount of bleeding during the first part, normally lasts about 2-3 weeks. This is to help clean out the build up of uterine tissue inside of the uterus. Best thing to do is to spay your female when she is not in heat.
they have had sex with another dog.
This is normal - not all dogs spot or bleed during their heat cycle.
you wont notice when she does because dogs go into heat and do not bleed.
Yes, most dogs do have some bleeding when they are in heat.
The dog should not be in pain due to being in heat.
I called the vet and the answer is 3 weeks.
Dogs bleed the same way people bleed. When they have a cut or any other injury that breaks the skin they will bleed.
All dogs are different, but it is usually not more than a few drops a day. Of course, some dogs bleed more heavily than others but this will only last for 10-14 days.
They bleed for about 3 weeks while in heat.
yes, they do this to mark teritory and help find a mate.
Dogs usually go into heat twice a year, although some individual dogs will go into heat more or less often. Typically, a female will remain in heat for about three weeks, although she will only bleed for the week to a week and a half.
You can purchase the little panties with pads in them at the larger Pet Stores. They make them in all sizes for the dogs.
No, there is usually no bleeding involved while the guinea pig is in heat.