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frequent heat cycle/bleeding

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Question
Hi, We have a female German Shepherd who is not quite a year old.  She has
already been through 2 full cycles of heat, and just started a third cycle in less
than 2 months from the last cycle.  Should we be concerned?  I have done
research and don't think this is normal.  Please help!

Answer
Hi
Get your dog to the vet for a check up He will likely run hormone levels to make sure baby girl is ok. It's definitely NOT normal, however probably not damaging. I'd have her spayed if I were you and save all the rest of the problems associated with heat cycles and frequent ones at that
blessings,
Cindi