Cio!!

WHAT IS THE LENGTH OF THE CIO?

There is great individual variability. Females attract males for about 18 days on average (+ proestrus estrus). However, are only recetivas for copulation for about half that period.

How can I detect the heat of my dog?
During estrus females may become more nervous and alert. May urinate more often and may even make marking with urine as males. The bloody vaginal discharge pro-oestrus is replaced by a more sparse, clear and translucent.
Hormonal changes can greatly modify their behavior. When the female is fertile and recetiva can take the initiative to interact with males. When approaching the male stretching his limbs, elevates the hindquarters and tail deflected to one side.

How can I prevent or stop my dog ​​come into heat?
The only really effective and healthy way to prevent rutting is surgical sterilization. Sterilization is not only effective in preventing accidental pregnancy and heat, but also decreases the risk of breast cancer and prevents cancer of the ovaries and uterus, uterine infection (pyometra) false pregnancy and the mammary infection (mastitis).
The use of hormone medications to inhibit or prevent rutting fertilization has potentially serious side effects and should not be used without indication of the veterinarian. There must be a strong medical reason that precludes surgical sterilization and whose risks outweigh the workaround of hormonal medication.

At what age should I sterilize my dog?
Once generated, the myth that dogs should have at least one calcium or a litter before being spayed, under penalty of developing health problems. This myth has no scientific basis. Rather, it is currently known that sterilization has many benefits and the bitches sterilized early have a higher life expectancy at unsterilised bitches.
The ideal sterilization before the first heat cycle (before 6 months) in order to maximize the protective effect of sterilization against breast cancer. Surgical intervention should be decided case by case, according to clinical and vaccination history of each animal and upon advice of the veterinarian.

At what age is appropriate for the dog get pregnant?
If you really want your dog to have a litter, should expect their growth to end, and that their reproductive organs reach maturity. Ideally from the third heat, and not before. Must also ensure that she is not a carrier of any hereditary disease transmitted to offspring. The final screening of most hereditary diseases in breeding females should be done in adulthood, when the diagnostic tests are more likely to detect progressive degenerative diseases like hip dysplasia or elbow and eye and heart disease. Inquire with your veterinarian about the hereditary diseases that must outwit before planning a pregnancy for your dog.