Dog in Heat Again After 2 Months. If you’ve recently gotten your dog spayed or neutered, you might be wondering why it’s back in the heat after such a short time. Is something wrong? Fortunately, no—it’s just what happens with certain breeds of dogs when they come back into heat after being spayed or neutered. The dog comes back into heat because while the ovaries and uterus have been removed, the hormone-producing cells in the hypothalamus of the brain remain untouched.

What Is Dog Heat All About

Female dogs, or bitches, go into heat during certain times of their reproductive cycle. Typically, dogs will enter estrus (the stage of her cycle when she can be impregnated) for about 18 days. As far as estrus goes, dogs do most of their mating between days 1 and 8; a smaller number of matings occur on days 9 through 17. So, you might wonder why your poor pooch gets back into her old habits just a few weeks after things finally calm down at home.

Typical Signs of a Female Dog In Heat

Do you have a female dog that just came into season (also known as being in heat)? Then you know how busy things can get! Let’s start by talking about what we mean when we talk about your female dog is in heat. Female dogs are only fertile for a few days each month and during those days, they emit chemicals that tell male dogs I am fertile. Come over here and mate with me! This period of time from her first cycle until she can get pregnant again is called estrus.

Reasons for a Repeat Heat Cycle So Soon

Dogs go into heat cycles roughly every 6 months, but you can expect your little lady to be in heat more often if she’s younger than 2 years of age. Dogs also tend to enter a shorter, 5-day estrus cycle if they don’t get pregnant during their first cycle. The average dog will have anywhere from 1-4 estrus cycles per year, but some may only have one or two and others up to eight! The age of your pet, as well as their weight and reproductive history, will all play a role in how many times a year she’ll go into heat. In addition, spaying before her first heat cycle increases her chance of developing mammary cancer later on and should be avoided unless medically necessary.

The Optimal Time Frame For Breeding Dogs

All dogs are different, but most will go into estrus (the scientific term for in heat) every six months or so. If your adult female has not been pregnant or had a successful mating in several cycles, she may be considered difficult to breed and may need to see a reproductive specialist. A puppy’s gestation period lasts between 60 and 63 days; breeders often wait until females are two years old before breeding them, as they’ll have already experienced one full cycle. This gives them a better chance of conceiving—and carrying a pregnancy through to full term—as well as larger litters. However, if you’re new to breeding dogs and are looking for litters of puppies immediately, you’ll likely need to look at other options.

Special Considerations For Toy Breed Dogs

If you own a toy breed, be sure to watch your dog closely for signs of discomfort. He may experience problems that other breeds aren’t as likely to have. For example, Maltese are prone to difficulties with their teeth and a Chihuahua may suffer from respiratory problems because of her small size. Always talk to your vet about any issues or concerns you might have with your dog’s health and well-being, especially if he is a toy breed or has already gone through a heat cycle before!