QuestionMy bulldog just finished her first heat cycle. She started it exactly 9mo to the day. I also have a male bulldog. I was very carefull at keeping them apart during this time. caging the female most of the time and when she wasn't caged, she was in a separate room. Now that her heat cycle is over though her breasts seem enlarged. Is this normal for her after her heat cycle or should I be concerned that my efforts failed?
AnswerIt's highly doubtful that they could have managed a breeding on their own especially without your assistance. First heats are often extremely intense and can have after effects that resemble pregnancy for a month or so. Often a females nipples will look enlarged and stay that way. It's nothing to be concerned about. You did a good job.