As I mentioned in my last post, the vet said that he thought that Annie might go into heat anytime, and that we should spay her. You can read Annie’s story here and here. Naturally, I wanted to mention it to my husband before I sent her to surgery, so I told him I would call back in the next day or two. As my luck would have it, she started bleeding the next morning. I have never had a female dog or been around one in heat, so I thought we could still spay her while she was bleeding. Wrong. The vet said it was very risky to do the operation while she was bleeding, so we have to wait it out. I am not at all shocked that I would be the person to temporarily adopt a stray dog and have her go into heat. Story of my life.
I went to look for doggie diapers, but the prices were ridiculous, so I decided to buy real diapers and cut a hole for her tail. That didn’t work either. Being the creative one in the house, I decided to take an old pair of my husband’s briefs, stick a pantyliner in them, and tie them on. It’s been working quite well, as a matter of fact. I guess that English degree is good for something.
I really don’t know how long the cycle lasts in a dog, but I hope it is short. Considering she is still potty-training, the panty/diaper thing is kind of a hassle.
Also, we have no prospects on a new home for her, so it looks like she will be staying with us indefinitely. She and Pub are getting along quite well now–even playing chase. I am happy to see he isn’t jealous of her anymore.
We’ll see what happens. At any rate, she will be getting spayed as soon as it is safe to do so.
Here’s a photo of Annie in her Panties:
2 responses so far ↓
Patty // Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at
Hey Eve,
I think you have invented the doggy thong!!! I’m still laughing -good idea though : ) I read that a dog can be in heat anywhere from 21 days (the average) and depending on the dog it could be even two weeks or four. They usually go into heat twice a year (once every six months). It has to be difficult her going through her “cycle” and getting house broken. Good luck and from the sound of it, I’m so glad you decided to keep her : )
wvbocere // Saturday, March 29, 2008 at
Haha, the doggy thong. She is still bleeding, but I hope it stops soon so we can spay her. They briefs are working for now, though. She is still having accidents occasionally, but much less frequently. What a fiasco!
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