...know when my chihuahua is in heat?

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Answer by chimama
Submitted on 7/2/2004
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I would get a second opinion as to whether you have to wait three months. That sounds more like the vet wanting to make sure she doesn't have a litter (which takes two months before conception and birth, followed by recovery time). Other dog owners I know have had the operation done as soon as the heat cycle ends, with no ill effects. You know she's pregnant when she starts getting rounder, or you can have the vet give her an ultrasound. Both methods mean waiting for a while after the breeding. I would encourage you not to breed your female unless you are experienced, many females should not ever be bred, and even the most experienced breeders sometimes lose the mother and/or the litter.

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Question by gazelle
Submitted on 3/14/2004
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How do I know when my chihuahua is in heat?

Answer by Willa
Submitted on 4/9/2004
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The curse of Eve....Oh the joys of womanhood. My little Chalupa actually gets a feminine fishy smell. Simular to human women. She has only had her period once but already I nick named her "Little stinky butt" during that time of her cycle.

Answer by sara
Submitted on 5/23/2004
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my chi is in heat and i was wondering if that could cause her to be more tired, or cause her to have less of an appetite. Also the white of her eyes are a little bloodshot...

Answer by Carrie
Submitted on 6/1/2004
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My chi is in heat and I can tell you that she is normally a very hyper and outgoing puppy. She has been very tired and sleepy and is actively bleeding. Her eyes also look a little more bloodshot than normal, I suspect that's because she's a little more sleepy than normal. I don't know if this is common, but the fact that both my dog and yours have the same symptoms leaves me to suspect that this is common. She just turned six months and I have not been able to spay her. Now I have to wait three months. Talk to your vet if you wish to spay her. They say that if you don't wait out the three months, then complications due to blood loss can occur with surgery.

Answer by courtney
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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This isn't a answer it's a question ok here goes "When girl chis are in heat and u breed her how do you know if she is pregnant?" thanks

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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She will have a smelly discharge from her bottom and her female parts will swell up rather spectacularly. I suggest spaying for all animals who are not part of an experienced breeders program. Chihuahuas are very fragile and even experienced breeders sometimes lose the mother and/or the litter.

Answer by Pinina
Submitted on 8/21/2004
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Hi, I have been reading your e-mails I have a female chihuahua her name is pinina she is 5 months and I really don't know much about females except that I would never take her right to bare puppies away from her. she seems to start to smell a little fishy at what age do they start to change?

Answer by Jen'n'Chi
Submitted on 9/8/2004
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this is not an answer either. its a question. Is it safe to breed my chihuahua during her first experience in heat?

Answer by Thomas
Submitted on 10/1/2004
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My chi was given to us and I suspect she is roughly a year old. She just went into heat after having her for 2 weeks, She started to pee inside, hump everyone and she is very lethargic, however runs like the wind while out for a walk. But she through up allot in the beginning, sleeps more and eats less. She seems depressed.She doesn't really smell bad but she started out with a swelling vulva and then she bled for about a week. Her vulva is still very swelled up and she licks herself allot. I am worried about an infection. Is it normal for her to lick herself so much. I am guessing she is cleaning herself up.

Answer by onay
Submitted on 10/2/2004
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My chihuahua is 9 months and she has never had a cycle should I be concern.

Answer by candace
Submitted on 10/6/2004
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I also think the best thing to do is to spay your female.My female did get pregnant and b/c of chihuahua puppies having such large heads could not deliver them.I took her to the vet and although they couldnt save the puppies they did save her (she also almost didnt make it).It was one of the worst experiences ever!!

Answer by my little tinkerbell
Submitted on 10/6/2004
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I checked with my vet and he said that it would be better to wait until they finish bleeding, but the surgery to get her spayed can be done during her cycle. The vets just charge a little more than normal.

Answer by Goodfell
Submitted on 10/8/2004
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just curious how long does a heat cylce usually last

Answer by yareli
Submitted on 10/19/2004
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TODAY MY CHI "MAKI" STARTED HER FIRST HEAT PERIOD. TWO DAYS BEFORE SHE HAD A VERY STRANGE BEHAVIOR, LIKE GOING AROUND THE HOUSE AND SMELLING EVERYWHERE. YESTERDAY, THE FISHY SMELL STARTED AND TODAY BLOOD (VERY LITTLE). SINCE THIS IS MY FIRST DOG, I ALSO WONDERED ABOUT THIS. BUT MY FRIEND, IF YOU ARE VERY ATTACHED TO YOUR CHI, BELIEVE ME YOU WILL NOTICE. =)

Answer by Tinkerbell
Submitted on 10/25/2004
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How can you tell if your chihuahua is in heat or not? And how ago do they half to be before they can breed?

Answer by LOUIE
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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I HAVE AN APPLEHEAD DEERLEG SHE IS 14 YEARS OLD.SHE SEEMS TO BE IN HEAT.HOW LONG WILL SHE BLEED? AT WHAT AGE WILL SHE STOP COMING INTO HEAT?MY DOG IS BLEEDING ALOT THIS TIME AROUND IS THAT USUAL OR UNUSUAL?

Answer by smirkis
Submitted on 5/15/2005
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a few weeks ago my dog was in heat, her private was pretty damn swolen, it started to shrink back to normal size but then her nipples began to grow a bit, no liquid is squirtin out or anything but if i touch it i can feel some kinda form like milk is developing in there, can she be pregnant? i dont remember her ever being around a male dog but the nipples growing have me stumped. thanks.

Answer by sistanora
Submitted on 8/24/2005
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Hi I had a question. Are chi more active when they are in heat or lazy? And how long are they in heat for? My chi is bleeding but very little.

Answer by MALA
Submitted on 11/9/2005
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WHY DOES MY CHI KEEP SMACKING HER BUTT TO MY MALE CHI BUT WHEN HE GETS NEAR HER SHE MOVES AWAY ?

Answer by Bree
Submitted on 11/29/2005
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How long does heat usually last for teacups?

Answer by Jasmine
Submitted on 12/8/2005
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What should be provided for the puppies after they have been conceived? Also, what is the regulare amount of puppies do the adverage female chihuahua have?

Answer by Tempedance
Submitted on 12/19/2005
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This is a question too- my little chihuahua is 7 months old and she is soo sleepy lately! She doesn't even want to play fetch which is very uncommon. Her eyes are also a little bloodshot. She's eating fine, but could these be signs of going into heat soon?

Answer by Becky
Submitted on 12/19/2005
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Is the bleeding a one time thing that will happen or will this happen again when a chi goes back in heat and how long will this be (a week) and how long does it last?

Answer by Shan
Submitted on 1/12/2006
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How long does heat last?

Answer by priscilla
Submitted on 1/13/2006
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What happens if brother and sister mate?

Answer by dichihuahua
Submitted on 1/16/2006
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it may take up to 1 1/2 months after conception,or more to really know for sure if she's pregnant, less time if you go to a vet and get a ultra sound done.

Answer by martineztan
Submitted on 2/3/2006
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I actually have a question my little chi has been licking herself non stop is this normal?

Answer by Virgie
Submitted on 3/7/2006
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My chi has the same symptoms, like loss of appettite, she is sleeping a lot and she doesn't have much engery. But she not yet started to bleed. I'm hopeing that it is heat, because this would be her first. I'm hoping that this behavior is common, because I have been very worried about her loss of appetite.

Answer by Bonedoc
Submitted on 4/12/2006
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That's all fine but what if you want to become an experienced breeder? Don't you gain experience by doing it?

Answer by PIXIE
Submitted on 4/20/2006
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I would like to know, when do chis start in heat?

Answer by Erin
Submitted on 5/16/2006
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This is actually a question: My chi is about 8 months and she has been in heat or swollen since march... i am starting to think that it isn't normal.. can you help? you can email me direct at sxywacagurl02@aol.com

Answer by Yvonne
Submitted on 6/28/2006
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I have a Chi boy and girl my girl is 6month and my boy is 5month she is in heat her vagina is swallowen and red. I would like for her to have puppies with him. So you saying its not ok to let them do it when he ready cause i'mnot experience in that

Answer by Jerrica
Submitted on 7/31/2006
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You will know she is in heat because her female parts swell up enormously. She also bleeds alot. I also noticed that she is not as active as she usually is and she does not have a good appetite.

Answer by Bonnie
Submitted on 8/30/2006
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My Chihuahua Kita is only 7 months old and had an apt in 2 weeks to be fixed but went into heat before we could get her fixed. Our vet said to call when she is out and they would schedule her next apt 4-6 weeks out to let all of the swelling to go down. And to expect her to be in for about a month. Is that correct even if she is the runt? She weighs 4.14 pounds....

Answer by Brondie
Submitted on 11/16/2006
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I have a question to some of you who have posted here, How do you get experience in breeding a Chihuahua if everyone keeps telling you not to do if you've never bred them before? I want to breed my chihuahuas I have 3 and I am new to this, I just want to breed them 1 time each and then have them fixed. But where do I go to get that experience? I have read anything I can find on breeding small dogs from Internet to Library. So if some of you could please help I would appreciate it very much. Thank You, Brondie

Answer by dayday
Submitted on 11/18/2006
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this is a question.. my female chi is 2 yrs old and has only went into heat once when she was about ten months old. is this normal? why is she not having a cycle?plz help

Answer by libbylu42
Submitted on 2/13/2007
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I have a chi and this is her first heat she seems to be like i am during the time of the month.... wanting to be left alone and just wanting to get in bed and sleep through the whole thing.... just a question do dogs, cats, etc get the cramps and mood swings like we do?