6 month collie puppy

[bednobs]

hiya, my 6 month old BC puppy has been a bit different over the last few days. She is not as evil and mischeivous as usual, preferring to curl up on my lap! very odd behaviour! she is eating, but not as much as usual and not with the same gusto (food has not changed) she puked once over the weekend but nothing since. i am unsure whether to take her to the vets. In herself she seems perfectly ok. Could she be coming into season? What behaviour would you expect if this is the case?

[divegirl]

Hey BN, are you still in touch with the breeder? You could try giving them a ring to see when the bitches in their lines come into season, it does seem a little early but is not unusual either!
Other than that as long as she is eating and drinking well give her a bit od time and see how she goes.

Lisa x

[bednobs]

she's not from a breeder

[divegirl]

Ok....I would still stand by advice though.....unless you are really worried then take her to the vet.
I am certainly no expert on the breed though a quick Google did confirm that they can be expected their first season from 6 months onwards. My Dane became very insecure during her seasons and took to peeing everywhere....like woman they all react differently [not that I pee on the floor when I'm on!!!!]
Just keep an eye on her for now would be my advice.

Lisa x

[lankeela]

Six months is a little early but not unknown. Sounds very much like a first season to me, is she swollen round her 'girly' bits? What age did her mum first come in (I assume you bred her as you said you did not get her from a breeder). If she is lethargic and not eating/drinking then get her vet checked but if she is otherwise ok and just a bit more 'cuddly' than usual then thats fairly normal. Watch her with any male dogs for the next three weeks or so as she will try to get out and find a mate even at her young age.

[jules77]

I would pop her along to the vets. Had a similar story some years ago with a very young bitch, who had a nasty infection.

[bednobs]

hiya, thanks all. i did not breed her either. glad to say, however that evil puppy has returned over the last few days!

[lankeela]

Now I'm confused! If you didn't breed her, and you didn't get her from a breeder, what was it - immaculate conception? Or did you find her under a gooseberry bush?

[bednobs]

we half rescued her :)

[goldenbolls]

well bednobs i would of thought if your really concerned then the first stop would be the vet ? if my dog was sick and i noticed her behaviour had changed then i would have her down to vets right away.