What to do when your dog is menstruating
In the past 10 days, discussions about dogs’ menstrual periods (commonly known as “menstruation”) have surged in pet communities and health forums. Many novice dog owners are confused about the care of dogs during their menstrual period. This article will combine hot topics and data from all over the Internet to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Basic knowledge of dog menstrual periods
A dog’s menstrual period is actually the performance of estrus, and the technical term is “estrus bleeding”. According to data from the pet medical platform in the past 10 days, related consultation volume has increased by 35%. The following are key data:
| Project | data |
|---|---|
| age of first estrus | 6-12 months (earlier for small and medium-sized dogs) |
| duration | 2-4 weeks (average 21 days) |
| Estrus frequency | 1-3 times a year |
| peak bleeding volume | Day 7-14 |
2. Five major countermeasures that are hotly discussed across the Internet
Sorted according to topic popularity on social platforms:
| method | support rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Special menstrual pants | 87% | It takes 2-3 hours to replace the pads |
| Environmental cleaning and disinfection | 76% | Harsh disinfectants are prohibited |
| Nutritional supplements | 68% | Increase protein and iron |
| Avoid strenuous exercise | 55% | Prevent uterine prolapse |
| Sterilization surgery consultation | 42% | Need to avoid estrus |
3. Emergency reminder from pet doctors
In the past week, a well-known pet hospital received 3 cases caused by incorrect handling:
1.Case 1: Skin allergies caused by using human sanitary napkins
2.Case 2: Frequent bathing leads to vaginal infection
3.Case 3: Feeding cold food causes diarrhea
4. List of hot-searched products on the 10th
| product type | Hot search index | average price |
|---|---|---|
| Dog menstrual pants | ★★★★★ | 25-50 yuan |
| pet disinfectant spray | ★★★★☆ | 40-80 yuan |
| Blood nourishing cream | ★★★☆☆ | 60-120 yuan |
| waterproof pet mat | ★★★☆☆ | 30-60 yuan |
5. 7-day nursing plan recommended by experts
According to the latest recommendations from animal behaviorists:
Day 1-3: Prepare a soft nest pad and clean the vulva with warm water once a day
Day 4-7: Increase foods rich in vitamin E (such as pumpkin)
Day 8-14: Avoid contact with male dogs and allow for quiet interactive games
15 days later: Observe whether it returns to normal and record periodic data
6. Pay special attention to
1. If bleeding continues for more than 25 days, seek medical attention immediately
2. Abnormal bleeding in elderly dogs (over 7 years old) may be a sign of pyometra
3. During estrus, immunity drops by 30%, so you need to reduce going out.
Through the above structured data and solutions, we hope to help you scientifically deal with the menstrual period of dogs. It is recommended to bookmark this article and share it with more dog owners to jointly improve pet welfare.
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