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Behaviour Change

19 15:08:37

Question
my bichon is 3 and is currently in heat (shes due to be spayed after this cycle)The last 5 days her behaviour towards me has totally changed,she doesn't approach me to pet her like she usually does and when i go to pet her she growls at me.Shes only doing this with me though and is fine with the rest of the family.I've never shouted or mistreated her and never would.I'd be grateful for any advice as this is upsetting for me and i don't wont to make the situation worse
thanks
hayley

Answer
Hello Hayley
behavioual changes can affect some bitches during heat. Add that to her age and we get gro wly girls.
To calm her give her some fish oil like salmon and ignore her naughtyness. Dont approach her wait till she wants you to play with her.
Karen