Torus palatinus is a benign peculiarity wherein there is a bony outgrowth on the palate. It is a normal bump on the roof of the mouth. It is one of the most common exostosis involving the oral cavity.It is not cancerous, nor it is painful or sore.orus palatinus is a benign peculiarity wherein there is a bony outgrowth on the palate. It is a normal bump on the roof of the mouth. It is one of the most common exostosis involving the oral cavity.
Another way to determine pregnancy is to draw blood 22-27 days post breeding to measure the relaxin level in the bloodstream. The length of pregnancy in dogs is approximately 63 days. Milk production in the pregnant dog starts 1-7 days before parturition. Milk production can also be present in pseudopregnant dogs. During pregnancy a mucoid to pink tinged vulvar discharge can be present in normal dogs. Monitor for and report any bloody or yellow-green discharge as these can indicate serious disease.
Small breed dogs typically start having estrus (heat) cycles earlier, at 4-6 months of age, while large breeds typically start later, at 9 to sometimes as late as 24 months of age. Estrus cycles can vary between each individual dog, an average of 6 to 12 days. Some cycles can last as few as 2 days, while others can last as long as 21 days.1 Female dogs cycle throughout their life and do not experience menopause (reproductive cycles ceasing with age), like human females do.