Megan (our 10 month old papillon) is in her first heat. No, we are NOT breeding her, but made an educated decision to wait until 18 months to 2 years to spay her. We don't have any other dogs, and are being VERY careful about keeping her on a leash at all times when outdoors.
Anyway, since this is our first experience with a dog in heat, I have a question for everyone. The day after she started, she experienced very loose stools for 5 days. Her appetite was always normal, and she was not getting dehydrated, so I didn't worry too much. I fed a bland diet for a bit, and now she's normal (obviously still in heat since it's only day 10 or so)
Is this a normal side-effect from being in heat? I can't find much evidence of this online, but thought it was quite a coincidence since diarrhea normally is not an issue for her.
I'll have to update pictures soon, since she's certainly not the same "puppy" that's in my sig and avatar, lol.
Anyway, since this is our first experience with a dog in heat, I have a question for everyone. The day after she started, she experienced very loose stools for 5 days. Her appetite was always normal, and she was not getting dehydrated, so I didn't worry too much. I fed a bland diet for a bit, and now she's normal (obviously still in heat since it's only day 10 or so)
Is this a normal side-effect from being in heat? I can't find much evidence of this online, but thought it was quite a coincidence since diarrhea normally is not an issue for her.
I'll have to update pictures soon, since she's certainly not the same "puppy" that's in my sig and avatar, lol.