Symptoms of Female Husky's Heat

The female Husky's heat is seasonal and occurs twice a year, usually about every 6 months, mostly in spring and autumn. The heat cycle lasts for about 12-21 days. During this time, the female dog's appetite may decrease, her vulva may swell and secrete more fluids or bleed, she may exhibit sexual behaviors such as mounting and mating, and her desire for mating is strong. When touching the dog's waist, the dog will lift her buttocks high.

Preliminary Symptoms of Heat

The preliminary symptoms of a dog's heat are closely related to its gender. Female dogs may show signs of restlessness, abnormal excitement, attracting male dogs, swollen vulva, and bloody vaginal discharge. Male dogs may exhibit abnormal excitement, dogs that usually don't bark may become more vocal, aggressive tendencies, and using urine to attract female dogs.

How Many Days of Bleeding in Heat

A female dog's heat usually lasts about 5-12 days, averaging 9 days, but can last up to 21 days in some cases. The initial bleeding is usually dark in color and the amount of blood increases. About day 8, the labia minora will swell and the bleeding will decrease. If the dog is not pregnant, the second heat will start after a certain period. The interval between the two heats is often influenced by the dog's age, physical condition, and feeding conditions.

What to Do When a Dog is in Heat

Dogs experience two heats a year, usually in spring and autumn. While heat is a physiological phenomenon, it's important to determine whether it's a physiological or pathological heat. If you don't want your dog to mate, you can limit her outdoor activities by wearing paper diapers and take her to the pet hospital for a check-up after the physiological period. The veterinarian will advise on the best time for spaying.