How to protect your female dog in heat?
Ahmed Heller
2025-08-04 16:19:41
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Use dog diapers to keep messes to a minimum and ensure that you choose the correct size for your dog to avoid discomfort. Be conscious of her behaviour changes and give her attention or space accordingly. Ensure she has her own food bowl, water bowl and bedding in a quiet space. Keep a close eye on your pup and don't leave her unattended, as male dogs will go to great lengths to reach an unneutered female in heat. If you plan to spay your dog, wait one month after her heat cycle ends. Arrange for an appointment with your local Vets4Pets if you notice your dog's heat cycle is irregular, if there is excessive bleeding or discharge, if you think your dog might be pregnant or if her behaviour becomes abnormal.
Lula Stokes
2025-08-04 14:28:04
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Spaying, a surgical procedure called an ovariohysterectomy, involves removal of the ovaries and uterus and is the most definitive way to prevent heat permanently. It halts the hormonal cycle, stopping heat and any chance of pregnancy. If hormonal contraception or spaying is not an option, managing a bitch’s heat cycles demands extra care. Close supervision to prevent contact with unneutered males is crucial to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Providing adequate enrichment can help reduce stress and behavioural changes common during heat, such as increased roaming or restlessness. Using confined, secure areas outdoors and avoiding letting the dog off lead during this time reduces risk. Many owners seek boarding facilities known for heat-season care to prevent accidental mating during strong seasonal impulses. Consult your vet about the best timing and options for spaying your dog, ideally before her first heat for maximum health benefit.
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