It is generally not recommended to bathe female dogs when they are in estrus. Because the uterus of a female dog is open during the menstrual period, if you give her a bath during this stage, it may cause bacterial infection and easily lead to pyometra. Secondly, due to reduced resistance, bathing a female dog during estrus can easily lead to colds and fevers, so it is best not to bathe. Of course, if it is really dirty, you can wipe the dog's body parts with warm water, pay attention to keeping the dog warm, and dry the hair in time.
In addition to the bathing issues mentioned above, the following points should be paid attention to when a female dog is in estrus:
1. Pay attention to cleanliness
Bitches in estrus will have blood flow in the vulva. Therefore, owners should pay attention to keeping their dogs clean. They need to use clean warm water, a basin and a cloth to clean the vulva every day. Never use dirty water, otherwise it may cause infection of the reproductive organs. If you find it troublesome, you can also wear sanitary pants for your female dog, which can prevent the house from being soiled and prevent it from being mismatched by other dogs when going out.
2. Pay attention to nutritional supplements
Because the appetite of female dogs will decrease when they are in estrus, owners can choose to make some nutritious and easy-to-digest food for their dogs. Remember Do not feed raw, cold, sour or spicy food.
3. Keep warm
Because the dog’s resistance will decrease during the estrus period, owners should also pay attention to keeping the dog warm to avoid catching colds.