I have a bitch that I first noticed bleeding heavy and swelling on the 8th. Her bleeding went away on 14th and the swelling has gone down drastically. Today would be the 10th day and I'm afraid I might have missed the first few days. I wish I was prepared for it all with the progesterone test kit. The bitch was flagging on the 7th day already but I'm not sure if she was doing it simply because her hormones are acting and she is familiar and submissive to me.

Does anyone know the appearance of the vulva when they are ready to stick and take? I have always been told by my mentor to start on the 12th, and do every other day if progesterone testing has not been done. Any advice/experience?