Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shihpoo | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 16 days old | 12 lbs
I have a small dog (shipooh) that hasn't been spayed that appears to be just started the heat cycle. My concern is though, that she does not seem to have any interest in using the bathroom to pee or otherwise. Is this normal in early stages of going on heat? Should I be concerned?
1 Answer
Published on April 7th, 2019
This may be normal for her. I wouldn't be overly concerned unless you notice any of the following: * not eating/drinking for more than 24 hours * vaginal discharge that is green/yellow * not producing any urine for more than 24 hours Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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