Hi all, I have a 3 1/2 month old pitbull and she started bleeding this morning is it possible she's in heat this early? I freaked this morning when I saw blood then I realized where it was coming from and I'm still very unsure what to do, it seems like shes in heat but is that possible? any suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

How about calling the vet!

Unless someone lied to you about her age........why chance anything

[CorkyMax]

Originally Posted by lovindiego0506

Hi all, I have a 3 1/2 month old pitbull and she started bleeding this morning is it possible she's in heat this early? I freaked this morning when I saw blood then I realized where it was coming from and I'm still very unsure what to do, it seems like shes in heat but is that possible? any suggestions and opinions would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

I know absolutely nothing about a dog being in heat----but until some other member with knowledge replies---I can quote from a vet book I have: Bitches become sexually mature when they exhibit their first heat period, usually between 6 and 12 months of age, although there is considerable variation. Toy breeds become sexually mature several months earlier than giant breeds. Sexual maturity does not correspond to physical maturity--the attainment of adult height and weight--which generally happens at about 14 months of age. Proestrus: The initial stage of the heat cycle lasts an average of nine days (the range is 3 to 17 days). The first sign is a bloody discharge from the vulva. In early proestrus, the discharge may be light pink to yellow. If you are not sure about the discharge, wrap a tissue across the
vulva. If you see a pinkish color, the bitch is in heat. Along with a discharge
there is firm swelling of the vulva. (end of Quote) I am not going to copy the rest that tells about the 2nd phase through the 4th phase and when to breed, hormonal effects, etc. You could put heat cycle/dog in your browser
if you want to find out more.---maybe even words abnormal heat cycle/dogs.
I'm sure someone here can help you out with this as there are some dog breeders in this forum.

HOW ABOUT I DID CALL THE VET!!! can't get in til tomorrow I'm trying to get opinions til then think before you speak! and no I have paperwork her age is right, THANKS!
F U L
and to corky/max thanks for that info, I appreciate as I'm a mess til I get her to the vet and know whats going on

Did you SAY THAT!!?? How many people on here dont do anything and just guess- I DONT read minds can only go by what you post - you can CALL vets and ASK until you get seen.

And I did not SHOUT at you either- get a life

this is not the place to do that please grow up, get to school and stay off my post, THANKS!

I have a Pom and she when into heat before I expected her to. Kinda scarry at first but after doing a little research and asking one of my co-workers, who raises dogs, she confirmed what I was seeing. You may want to get some Doggie Diapers to protect your furniture.

Hey Lovindiego, what did the vet say? That is very strange for such a young puppy to have bleeding like that. Both my girls are spayed, so I won't have to experience any heat periods with them, but I would still be interested in hearing what you find out-- just for personal education. Let me know, K? Thanks.

definitely go to the vet and tell us more about it.

Very worrying, especially so when shes this young. Maybe shes not as young as you think she is?