VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

OESTRUS DETECTION

• A bitch in heat is an ideal illustration of a private as well as a public nuisance. She is undesirable at home and unwelcome abroad.
• The vulva swells up. A clear discharge through the vulva followed by a bloody discharge will be noticed. This continues for 8 to 10 days or a little longer.
• During this period, even though a number of male dogs are attracted towards the female, the female will drive them away.
• The above stage is followed by a pinkish or watery discharge for some more days.
• She stands with the tail raised and tilted to one side and is receptive to the male.
• The heat period lasts for about 21 days, and recur after about six months.
• It is always advisable to breed dogs after one year. 
• The signs of heat can be easily identified in short‑coated breeds.
• In long haired breeds, staining the floor with drops of blood when the dog sits on its haunches, should be indicative to observe her for the symptoms of heat.