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heat after whelping

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Question
....her 1st litter was born Oct 2nd. Very healthy beautiful pups (6) , no problems including labor. Could she now be in a true heat cycle this soon?

Answer
Hi. I wouldn't think that she could be, it's only been three months since her last heat. If she's bleeding, then I'd get her to the vet to figure out what's going on. Either way, it's too early for a heat cycle, and it's too long to be bleeding from having puppies. I'd get her in, and see what the vet says. Good luck!