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Why is my dog acting weird, clingy, and moody during her first heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 8 months old

Hi she has her first heat and acting weird and very clingy and as if she has moodswings nhs is this normal

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2019

Hello, sorry to hear about Snowy. Yes occasionally female dogs may have increased attention demands after their heat cycle. However, some of these similar signs may be seen with a false pregnency. If the signs do not resolve in 3-5 days then she should be seen by her veterinarian so that they may rule out a flase pregnency. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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