by Selina
(Memphis)
Is it normal for a 4 month old female rottie to be spotting blood? I thought that the 1st heat cycle wouldn’t come until 6 months or later.
Could this be a symptom of illness? She eats and plays just fine and doesn’t show any other sign of sickness.
Hi Selena
Four months is very early for a Rottie pup to have her first season, but it’s certainly possible. All pups are different.
Generally the first heat cycle will occur somewhere between 6 and 8 months of age in a large breed dog, and after that there will be a ‘season’ approx. once every 6 months.
Some dogs will come into season earlier, and/or more often though.
I would recommend having her checked out by your vet to make sure that all is well and that this is indeed her first heat cycle though. That will put your mind at rest.
The only other thing that I can imagine would cause this is a UTI which can cause drops or streaks of blood, but generally in the urine. I personally think it’s more likely that she’s in season, but a professional veterinary opinion would be able to confirm this for you.
Good luck
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My female rott is exactly 1 yr old this month. She just now started to spot blood. Should I be concerned or is this normal for the breed?
Hi my rottie shelby went into heat, she started bleeding on the 6th of August it’s 16 days today of bleeding, how much longer does the bleeding part go on for? My mom said with her dog, she had years ago she didnt think she had her barred in for longer then a week. So should I be worried after 16 day?