Strange behaviour during first season

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Hi everyone!

Mela has been in her first season for three days now. She’s acting really strangely; she sleeps all the time, only waking up for walks and food. She seems so miserable and isn't following any of my commands (though she seems to listen to anyone but me!), she doesn't want to play at all and suddenly, overnight, she's stopped being happy to see me – it’s like she doesn’t care about me at all anymore! Is this normal during a season? 

 I’m really upset because I’ve always been her favourite person and I was the most important person to her, but now it’s the complete opposite. It’s like Mela wants nothing to do with me. I took her to the vet the day before yesterday to have her claws clipped and she was struggling and yelping so much that I’m now worried she thinks I was trying to hurt her. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers

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    Hi there,

    I completely understand your concern, but the symptoms Mela is showing are perfectly normal and physiological. Being in season, especially for the first time, can be quite a shock for a young dog, so it’s completely natural for her to behave a bit differently than usual. This state can last for up to 4-5 weeks in some dogs, so you’ll need to be patient and understanding with her ;)

    There isn't one set list of symptoms; every dog can react quite differently. Some become very withdrawn or even lethargic, and they can be very good at hiding the physical signs of being in season, such as the bloody discharge. Others, on the other hand, might really feel "the call of nature" and experience a strong mating urge right away, which can make keeping them safe and contained quite a challenge. The best thing to do during this time is to focus on her needs and keep an even closer eye on her than usual.

    Best regards,

    Magda Czapka, Vet

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    Thanks so much for the reply :) Mela is going to be spayed too :) Cheers ;)

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    My girl also gets a bit out of sorts when she’s in season, much quieter than usual. She isn’t interested in playing at all then; she’d much rather just lie down and rest. Afterwards, everything goes back to normal. So, I think it’s completely fine and you’ve nothing to worry about. I’m actually planning to get her spayed quite soon, though. The vet said it’s for the best – it’ll stop all those hormonal surges and mood swings. Good luck!
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