Author Topic: First season (Read 4682 times)

Ghdp · « **on:** April 29, 2015, 03:08:03 pm »

Our bitch Molly is a rare designer breed ( a whoknowswhatapoo) and has just come into season for the first time. We have not had bitches before. She seems good at keeping herself clean and we are finding places too walk her far from everyone else

However; she seems quiet and as a consequence we are projecting onto her all imagined symptoms of cramp, headache, tummy ache etc
We just wondered if there was anything we should be doing differently to her usual routine or diet over the next three weeks. Any thoughts.

Old Shep · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2015, 10:51:54 pm »

Sounds like you are doing everything. Some bitches can be really miserable, perhaps lots of cuddles required!

Ghdp · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2015, 11:08:59 pm »

Thanks . Cuddle has been applied - and We will continue with the treatment. She is such a sweet natured dog it is hard to see her so miserable.

in the hills · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:41:09 am »

Our young lab. bitch is 'quiet' during her seasons and not so 'lively' as she usually is. A bit grumpy looking. Mind you, think it's partly due to being 'pestered' by our daft Flattie.

I don't think they need any special treatment apart from a bit of understanding and space if they feel like some time out.

doganjo · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2015, 09:56:42 pm »

The only reason my girls are 'quiet' during their season is that they aren't allowed off lead. I just won't take the risk of the sex instinct being the cause of them 'b00gering off' to find a mate, or a dog smelling the enticement from as far afield as a mile or more!

sokel · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:46:45 am »

When we have one in season we get a farm collie takes up residence for the whole 3 weeks. The dog lives almost 2 miles away .
If the farmer needs the dog he comes and collects him but he is usually back within a few hours

Ghdp · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2015, 08:32:09 am »

Heck. This sounds like it is going to be a long three weeks for all of us. $:-\$

Moobli · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2015, 02:19:57 pm »

Bitches seasons are a total pain in the whatsit! Some bitches do go quiet, some grumpy and others you wouldn't know the difference. I would continue to walk her away from others if possible and definitely keep an eye out for any local Lotharios but otherwise just treat her normally, or she may start to pick up on your anxiety.

xnbacon · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:02:17 pm »

And then there's the phantom pregnancy after....
Ours gets quite grumpy and spends a lot of time hiding in dark corners. So in our house - 3 weeks of season and something like 3 months of phantom, a couple of months of normality then next season. Joys of having a bitch!

Carse Goodlifers · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:48:36 pm »

Thanks for this posting as our bitch will be having her first season sometime in the next 2 or 3 months (I think).
First bitch for us too so all the points have been noted.