QuestionWe recently found a small dachshund and she seemed friendly so we brought her into our family. We named her Daisy, we have only had her about a week and have noticed she would spot blood but our big concern is that right now her vagina seems to be enlarged and swollen. She is constantly licking her self. This is our first female dog and are worried about her. Also our neighbor has a large pit bull male that has literally broken the fence to come over, we were worried he got a hold of our Daisy and that he did this to her, is that possible. We will be taking her to the vet as soon as we can but finances are tight right now. Just want some kind of piece of mind.
AnswerClassic signs of being in heat. Keep her away from male dogs. You should get her spayed as soon as possible. Look into a low cost spay clinic or check with the local SPCA and they may know of where you could go.Once spayed, you will not have bleeding, spotting, and she will be happier - not as miserable - and as she gets older she will be in better health.
