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Abnormal estrus in dogs

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, First, the estrus period of short estrus dogs is very short, it is not easy to observe, and the opportunity for mating is often missing. the reason may be that the follicles mature and ovulate quickly, which shortens the estrus period, or it may be that the follicles suddenly stop developing and atrophy, and stop secreting estrogen. the exact reason for short estrus is not clear. Second, intermittent estrus is common in malnourished bitches, estrus is intermittent, and the process of estrus lasts for a long time. Most of the reasons are that the follicles develop alternately due to the insufficient secretion of luteinizing hormone.

I. Short estrus

The dog's estrus is very short, not easy to observe, often missed breeding opportunity, the reason may be follicle mature and ovulation quickly, shorten the estrus, may also be follicle suddenly stop development and atrophy, stop secreting estrogen, the exact reason for short estrus is not clear.

II. Intermittent estrus

Common in malnourished bitches, estrus intermittent, estrus process continues for a long time. The reason is also more luteinizing hormone secretion caused by inadequate follicle alternate development, resulting in intermittent estrus phenomenon.

III. Pregnancy estrous

In the late pregnancy, some dogs still show estrus in the first 40 days after pregnancy, which often makes people mistakenly think that the female dog is not pregnant. The reason is mostly due to the increase of estrogen from placenta and ovary.

 
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