When a female dog is entering heat (also called estrus), she goes through noticeable physical and behavioral changes. Here are the key signs to watch for:
🔴 1. Swollen Vulva One of the earliest and most visible signs.
The vulva becomes enlarged and puffy, often accompanied by increased licking of the area.
🔴 2. Bloody Discharge A light to moderate bloody vaginal discharge typically begins within the first few days of heat.
The color may start bright red and gradually lighten as the cycle progresses.
🔴 3. Increased Urination She may urinate more frequently as a way to signal her fertility to male dogs.
🔴 4. Behavioral Changes May become more affectionate or clingy, or sometimes the opposite—more aloof or irritable.
Shows increased interest in male dogs, possibly even flagging (lifting her tail to the side).
🔴 5. Attracting Male Dogs Male dogs may suddenly become very interested in her, even from a distance.
She may begin to show receptive behavior, especially in the second half of the heat cycle.
🔴 6. Tail Positioning (Flagging) She may move her tail to the side when touched near her back end, indicating she’s ready to mate.
When a female dog is entering heat (also called estrus), she goes through noticeable physical and behavioral changes. Here are the key signs to watch for:
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One of the earliest and most visible signs.
The vulva becomes enlarged and puffy, often accompanied by increased licking of the area.
🔴 2. Bloody Discharge
A light to moderate bloody vaginal discharge typically begins within the first few days of heat.
The color may start bright red and gradually lighten as the cycle progresses.
🔴 3. Increased Urination
She may urinate more frequently as a way to signal her fertility to male dogs.
🔴 4. Behavioral Changes
May become more affectionate or clingy, or sometimes the opposite—more aloof or irritable.
Shows increased interest in male dogs, possibly even flagging (lifting her tail to the side).
🔴 5. Attracting Male Dogs
Male dogs may suddenly become very interested in her, even from a distance.
She may begin to show receptive behavior, especially in the second half of the heat cycle.
🔴 6. Tail Positioning (Flagging)
She may move her tail to the side when touched near her back end, indicating she’s ready to mate.