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How often does a puppy have its period (heat)?
Usually twice a year, every six months; varies by constitution. During heat, clean the vulva to avoid infection; a dog diaper helps keep things clean.
The day it ate fish it was energetic; next day after fish it vomited, no energy for two days; that night let out, back at midnight, worse, by third day limp by the heater, legs weak; orange cat pink nose; near death nostrils black – was it the fish or poison outside?
Cats can eat fish, but spoiled fish or big bones harm the gut; vomiting then no treatment may kill. But with outdoor access, poison cannot be ruled out; only a necropsy tells. Don't ignore mild sickness - treat early.
What happens if a dog has internal heat (heatiness)?
Signs: red conjunctiva, heavy tear stains, eye gunk, dry nose, bad breath; some get soft stool or constipation. Give more water, fruits/veggies, probiotics or honey for constipation. Avoid too much meat or strong flavors.
What is a female dog’s appetite like during heat?
Some lose appetite during heat from rising hormones and discomfort if not bred; severe loss may mean more than heat - see a vet. Long-term no spay raises reproductive disease risk; spay if not breeding.
What if a female cat is vaccinated during heat?
Vaccinating in heat may cause disease - hormones lower immunity and the modified-live vaccine stimulates the body, possibly sickening it. Wait 3-5 days after heat ends. No baths a week before/after.
What if a female cat in heat is not spayed?
An unspayed cat in heat loses appetite, howls at night, may wander. Long heat can cause false pregnancy. Repeated heat raises estrogen, risking pyometra, mammary tumors, ovarian cysts, shortening life. If not spayed, get regular checks when older.
Cat went into heat, sent to stud, came back less active, eats little, yellow diarrhea – why, what to do?
Cat diarrhea has many causes - parasites, diet, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, panleukopenia. Stress from a new environment or stud trip can lower immunity and cause bacterial enteritis; FIP is possible if appetite/spirit drop and it thins. If no hospital, try gut antibiotics and probiotics; deworm after.
What happens when a female rabbit is in heat?
A female in heat shows poor appetite, irritability, excitement, jumping in the cage, and unusual sounds. First heat is at 3 to 4 months with an 8 to 15 day cycle; breed at 5 months or spay to prevent reproductive cancer and extend life.
How does a border collie show heat?
Male: swollen genitals, discharge, marking, mounting, escaping, fighting. Female: swollen vulva, discharge, heavy bleeding mid-period, appetite drop, clinginess, irritability.
How to care for a 1.5-year-old female poodle in heat?
Heat lasts 10-21 days; comfort her and offer palatable nutritious food if appetite drops. Clean the vulva daily and use a diaper outdoors to avoid pregnancy.