"Fixed" dog is in heat!

[StupidBird]

The stray pup/dog adopted us in July this year. Vet #1 said it was a year old, may or may not be spayed. Vet #2 said she is 6mos to a year old, and see this scar? 99% certain she's fixed.

Um, NOPE. Today the signs are unmistakable. It's only a matter of hours before every dog in the county shows up. SHEESH.

Question. What could cause a scar just like that? What could cause a female dog to have heat symptoms if she has been fixed? The vets are closed for the holidays, I'm not taking her to the emergency services for merely going into heat. She is guessed at being part Rottie, part Beagle...or whatever is long, heavy body, low short legs. Looks kinda goofy with a Rotti face, but only about 50 lbs. Hasn't really grown since we got her, just put on some weight from being a bit thin.

arhgh. Short leash and a big stick, huh, until next week when I can get her to the vet.

 

[hennyannie]

A hernia operation could leave a similar scar.

 

[StupidBird]

thank you, hennyannie. Although it makes me a bit more sad for whoever lost her. She wasn't chipped, no tags on a homemade collar, no response to weeks of ads in the area we found her. She is chipped now!

Next Question: Any tips for keeping her safe and us sound until the vet takes care of it?

 

[watchdogps]

She could have been spayed and they missed some tissue. Even a small amountof ovary can produce hormones. The chance of a large mixed breed having a csection is low, esp at that young age, and most people wouldspay at the same time as a hernia op. My guess is a botched spay.

 

[1muttsfan]

She should not be left outside alone under any circumstances - even in a pen. Your vet will probably prefer to wait to spay her until she is out of heat, as the uterus is much larger and has a bigger blood supply during the heat cycle.

 

[StupidBird]

*sigh* . . . how long does a dog's first heat last? No fences, no cage, it's just the wire run or leash. I'm going with the short leash for her, and a big stick for any other dogs that show up.

 

[dainerra]

Could be from a c-section, a hernia, an obstruction from eating something she shouldn't have, etc

It could also be from a botchrd spay.

 

[Brody's Broodello]

If she is spayed she could have a urinary infection. That will look like a heat, bleeding etc. If she does have one, you can give her cranberry tablets, look in the vitamin section of the store. Give twice a day, and it clears up in 3 days. My puppy looked like she was in heat at 4 months but it was an infection. She did come into heat about 3 months later. Good luck!

 

[Glenmar]

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You are looking at 15 days at least.

 

[EweSheep]

How about a doggie diaper?

I am sure a male would be very determined to rip it off from her if she is REALLY in heat. Be sure it is not infection.