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in heat

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Question
My yorkie is in heat for the first time. How long will it last, and when will she go in heat again.

Answer
Anita,

The heat usually lasts three weeks. The first week she will bleed bright red blood and it can be heavy.  The second week the discharge will turn to a milky pinkish color and be less heavy.  The third week she will not be bleeding but her pee pee will be swollen.  Between day 7 and 13 is when she can get pregnant so you should be very careful not to let any other dogs near her.

Because small dogs do not have a heat every six months like large dogs, it can be anywhere from 6 to 18 months between heats.

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