My puppy is in her first heat. Is shivering normal? How can I help?

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My puppy recently started her first heat cycle. She has been bleeding and swollen for about 6 days now. Her behavior, eating and using the bathroom is normal. However tonight she laid next to me and was shivering for a couple minutes, then stopped and went back to playing. Is that normal? Also, what can I do to help with the remainder of her going through this? She is set to be spayed on the 27th. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 12 days old | 11 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In general, I’m not worried about anything I’m seeing or hearing. The vulva is completely expected for a dog in heat. A few minutes of shivering/trembling can happen for many reasons but the fact that she went right back to playing and eating normally makes me not too concerned. In terms of helping her through the next several days or week of her heat cycle, there is nothing special to do. As you can see, she is basically the same as she always is. Best of luck to you and Eclaire! (Great name by the way!)

My puppy is in her first heat. Is shivering normal? How can I help?

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