How can I help my dog in heat feel better?
Cheyenne Cronin
2025-08-07 00:33:19
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It’s important to help them feel safe and comfortable through it.
Some ways of caring for your dog during their heat cycle:
allow them as much rest as they need
comfort them if they seek comfort
keep them on the lead and away from unneutered male dogs.
stick to their routine.
if you are restricting certain areas of the house, introduce this in advance so it’s not new to your pup
monitor their behaviour, this will help you prepare for future heat cycles.
We recommend keeping your pup on their lead at least a week after bleeding stops.
If you notice male dogs still showing a keen interest in your dog, keep them on the lead a while longer.
As heat timelines can be difficult to pin down, neutering your dog is a great way to prevent them becoming pregnant.
Jailyn King
2025-08-06 23:39:38
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Comfort a dog in heat by giving your dog a little extra attention during her heat cycle. Make sure she continues to eat but don’t force her to eat more than she wants. Let her sleep if she needs it and keep noisy distractions to a minimum. You can help support her by making sure that her bedding is always clean. Consider laying an absorbent pad (like a pee pad) on top of her bedding to absorb discharge from her vulva. Dogs with thick fur may require your assistance with keeping the fur around the vulva free of discharge. Dogs who experience moderate to heavy discharge may benefit from wearing a sanitary diaper until the amount of discharge begins to decrease. Since her outdoor activities will likely be curtailed during her heat cycle to prevent mating, she will need additional indoor activities to keep her occupied. Consider getting her an interactive puzzle toy to provide her with both mental stimulation and physical activity. Play indoor games of fetch or hide training treats inside boxes or blocks that she can search for and find. The best way to provide comfort to a dog in heat is to not have her go through a heat cycle at all! Having your dog spayed eliminates the risk of developing pyometra and minimizes the risk of developing mammary cancer.
Lennie Vandervort
2025-08-06 22:14:24
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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. With the right attention and being well-equipped, your dog's heat cycle can be easy to manage. If you intend to breed her, speak to your local vet about best practices for doing so. 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.
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