Pug in heat: signs, change in behavior, duration and time for mating

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Heating indicates that the bitch is ready for motherhood. Estrus occurs between 6 and 12 months of age, depending on the size and breed of the animal. The period of estrus in a pug, which will be discussed in the article, is accompanied by a change in its character, behavior and exterior.

Optimal age for first heat

It says above that the first estrus can occur at the age of 6-12 months. In fact, the gap is even longer: from 6 to 14 months. The larger the breed, the later its puberty occurs.

Pugs are small dog breeds, with onset of estrus ranging from six months to nine months of age.

Changes in behavior

The onset of the first estrus in a pug, as it turned out, occurs no earlier than six months. Before it begins, the behavior of the animal changes significantly. Signs of imminent estrus look like this:

1. A dog with a kind and gentle disposition suddenly turns into a real fury:snarls, growls, behaves strangely. Novice owners get scared when they think about the illness of their pet. She's not sick, she's just growing up.
2. Beloved, previously independent and proud, becomes eager for affection. She fawns over her owner and family members, exposes her belly for scratching, and pulls back her body.
3. Pug is a big eater. Before estrus, many dogs refuse to eat, but drink plenty of water.
4. Other representatives of the breed, on the contrary, begin to eat everything they see in their path.

External signs

There are a number of signs that a pug is in heat:

1. Loop swelling is the most reliable of them. This organ increases, becomes soft and elastic. When touched, the dog is nervous and fussy.
2. Discharge of clear, thick mucus confirms the approach of estrus.
3. This also includes spotting from the loop. They are a sign of the onset of the main phase of estrus.

Duration period

How long the pugs are in heat is one of the questions that worries inexperienced owners. At the first onset, its terms can reach 25 days, over time they decrease to 20–23 days.

Estrus happens twice a year. The second estrus occurs 4-6 months after the first.

When to knit a dog?

When estrus occurs in pugs, mating is done on the 10-13th day. There are some nuances that must be adhered to, wishingget offspring from a pet:

1. Knit representatives of the breed, registered in the RKF, with a permit for breeding. Before mating a female, please answer the following questions: does she have documents confirming her belonging to the breed? Does the dog participate in exhibitions? Does it carry tribal value? Did the owner say "no" three times? Forget about mating, it is better to sterilize the pet.
2. On what day of estrus knit pugs is written above. It remains to find out whether the first heat is a suitable condition for this or not. Dear novice owners, it is unacceptable to breed a bitch before the age of fifteen months. In simple terms, we wait for the third heat, then we think about getting offspring.
3. To select a male, contact the breeder. We strongly recommend that all matings be carried out only through it. Without experience, it is very difficult to find a suitable partner for a bitch, his flaws are carefully hidden from view.
4. Small breeds have a hard time giving birth, the pug is no exception. If you are going to knit a pet, they discuss in advance possible difficulties with the breeder and the veterinarian. Will he be able to come if the birth starts late at night or on a holiday? Will the breeder be able to help at this point? If a female gives birth for the first time, the presence of a specialist near her is mandatory.

Precautions

We found out how long pugs can go into heat. Now let's talk about how to keep the bitch safe during this period.

Walk a pet only on a leash. The dog knows commands, obeys perfectly and neverrunning away from the owner? Excellent, only during estrus she "blows her head", the pet is able to ignore the braking command and hide in an unknown direction.

One more point regarding the need for walking on a leash - numerous males. Males, smelling a female in heat, will definitely come to meet. Such communication can end badly for both the dog and the owner. The first one will be tied up, the second one will be bitten while trying to recapture the “lady”. A leash is a reliable way to keep your pet near you, males are afraid to get too close to a person.

Cleanliness in the house

The pug is in heat, what should the owner do? How to protect furniture from pollution? The pet leaves bloody marks not only on the floor, but also on interior items. Discharges cannot be controlled, they are spontaneous, a young bitch is able to get confused at the first estrus. She doesn't know how to take care of herself, how to clean up the mess on the floor.

Special underpants or pads for dogs will come to the rescue. Panties are more expensive, absorb better and protect against leaks. They provide for a hole for the tail, the only inconvenience is bowel movements. You will have to take them off while walking so that the dog can go to the toilet.

Can't buy protective dog underwear? We recommend making friends with a mop for the period of estrus. An air freshener is a good idea as the discharge is quite smelly, although some online resources claim it is not.

Should I wash my dog at this time? If the bitch is inexperienced, care forcauses a stupor in her, then the loop is wiped with special napkins for dog hygiene or with a damp cotton pad.

Possible Complications

The behavior of the bitch changes, as described above. You should not panic if the dog is active or lethargic, affectionate or aggressive, constantly eating or refusing to eat. However, there are moments that require close attention on the part of the owner, they indicate deviations from the norm:

1. Yesterday the pet was active, walked with pleasure. Today, having barely done her business, she asked to go home and lay down in her place. The owner was alarmed, measured the bitch's temperature and found out that she was rising rapidly. In this case, the pet must be shown to a veterinarian. Fever during estrus is a sign of infection.
2. The reason for an urgent visit to the doctor is the occurrence of vomiting after eating or refusal of food and treats, lasting more than a day.
3. Normally, the color of discharge during estrus in a pug varies from pale pink to dark red. When something green, black or brown comes out of the loop, accompanied by a putrid odor, a trip to the veterinary clinic is guaranteed. Such discharge is clear evidence of a sexually transmitted infection.
4. Bloodless estrus is distinguished by the absence of secretions. The loop is swollen, behavioral deviations appear, but estrus is still absent. He is, only invisible to the eye of the owner. In the first estrus, the absence of blood is an acceptable phenomenon. With subsequent bloodless estrus, the dog is shown to the veterinarian, carried outexamination and take the necessary tests.
5. The pet reacts sharply to touching the stomach during the "red days". This is an occasion for a visit to the veterinarian, the development of pyometra or neoplasms in the animal's body is likely.

Complications after estrus

Does the owner think that with the end of estrus, you can relax? Alas, he is mistaken, the next two weeks are the most intense. The pet requires careful observation and taking certain measures if the owner notices the following oddities:

1. The discharge from the loop continues, it is clear and thick, with a heavy smell. This proves the presence of a high level of sex hormones in the body of the bitch, requires veterinary intervention.
2. The darling begins to defecate "in a small way", strange transparent clots are observed in the puddles.

Behavior problems

Changes in behavior, as described above, are completely normal during estrus in a pug. But there are moments that manifest themselves in a complex way, which should be paid attention to:

• the bitch is aggressive towards other dogs and strangers, this is clearly expressed on a walk;
• the pet is at war with the owner, trying to prove his superiority to him;
• complete refusal to eat, combined with the above problems;
• too high or low activity;
• a water bowl remains untouched for a long time, or the owner does not have time to fill it.

Pug behaves likedescribed above? It's time for the "lady" to visit the veterinarian, the hormonal background rolls over.

Should I indulge the whims of a pug?

When a pug dog is in heat, the bitch behaves like a capricious young lady. This is quite normal, any dog tries to attract the attention of the owner during this period. To pamper a pet or not, it's up to the owner to decide. The fact is that indulging whims is fraught with further dominance on her part. The animal probes the owner's weaknesses, begins to manipulate him, demanding a special attitude towards himself. It’s hard to resist a dog, which she uses. In order to avoid subsequent behavioral problems, it is advisable to ignore her whims during estrus.

Conclusion

This is how a pug behaves during estrus. Our readers got acquainted with possible complications during this period and after its completion, precautions and protection of the interior from estrus.