WithPets are getting more and more attention. Many people regard them as family members, and the care they give to their pets has become more considerate.
However, when pets have some physiological problems, many people may be at a loss, which requires us to pay more detailed attention.
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Today Let’s discuss the problem of swollen urinary area in dogs during menstruation and how to deal with it.
First of all, understand the menstrual period. The menstrual period is a normal physiological phenomenon for all female mammals (including humans).
The menstrual period cycle is generally 21-28 days, and it varies among different breeds of dogs.
During this period, due to the sudden increase in estrogen, the dog's vaginal tissue will be red, swollen, prone to infection, and there may be some minor bleeding.
At the same time, dogs will also have more secretions, which is also to lure male animals to approach them and carry out sex. Reproduce.
Second, understand why swelling occurs in the urinary area. During the dog's menstrual period, due to the close relationship between the vagina and the urinary tract, swelling in the vagina may crowd out or hinder the normal discharge of urine.
Therefore, in During the menstrual period, the dog's urinary tract will experience some swelling, and may even cause difficulty in urinary discharge, causing discomfort to the dog.
Third, how to deal with swelling in the urinary area 1. Avoid dogs going out. The vaginal tissue of dogs during their menstrual period is relatively delicate and easily invaded by bacteria. Therefore, it is recommended that dogs not go outdoors during their menstrual period to avoid being infected by bacteria and causing the dog to urinate. Dog is unwell.
If you must take your dog out, consider applying some painkillers and echinacea root before going out to relieve the pain. Relieve pain.
2. Pay attention to the cleansing period, the dog will produce more secretions, therefore, the owner should pay attention to the cleanliness of the dog, scrub the dog's urinary area every day, wipe it with warm water, and avoid using soap to avoid irritating the dog's urine Vaginal tissue, causing inflammation and other problems.
3. Give your dog more water. The burden on the dog’s kidneys will be heavier during menstrual period. Owners should pay attention to providing their dog with more fresh water.Water to maintain normal metabolism and smooth excretion in the dog’s body.
4. Pay attention to reducing the burden on the dog. During the menstrual period, the dog may appear weak and listless due to stomach pain and discomfort.
Therefore, owners should pay attention to giving their dogs adequate rest and not to arrange too many exercises or activities for their dogs, so as not to make the dogs feel more tired and uncomfortable and aggravate the symptoms of swelling in the urinary area.
In short, in dog physiology Don’t panic when it comes to swelling of the urinary area during pregnancy, but handle it calmly to ensure the health and comfort of your dog.
During the menstrual period, owners should also pay attention to providing a clean and nutritious environment for the dog, so that the dog can spend a Happy period.
As the dogs grow, we will accompany them along the way and provide them with the best care.