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Stray male dogs likely will be hanging around the house. However some precautions must be taken during this time.
This is particularly true of long-haired breeds.
How to take care of your dog when shes in heat. Taking care of a female dog is easy especially with a little knowledge and planning. Keep Your Dog Inside. If not spayed a female dog will experience a heat cycle about every six months.
During this time she will attract male dogs and be receptive to mating. The pheromones female dogs emit are so strong that male dogs can detect a female in heat from several miles away and are willing. The best approach will depend on your dogs needs during her heat cycle.
B athing involves washing your dogs entire body. You can bathe your dog whilst she is in heat. However some precautions must be taken during this time.
A bitch in heat is easily stressed and can be more prone to snapping. There are four main ways to ensure that cleaning your female dog in heat. To help keep life neat and tidy while your dog is in heat consider giving the fur around her genitals a trim.
The discharge your dog expels during her heat cycle can get caught in this fur and create a messy and matted mess. This is particularly true of long-haired breeds. Carefully trimming back the fur around your dogs vulva may keep her more comfortable and make it easier to keep the area.
Here are five tips to protect your dog when shes in heat. Allow your dog to rest. All the changes in your dogs body will wear her out.
Give her plenty of time to rest. Strike a Balance Between Rest and Exercise. Different dogs will react differently to being in heat.
Some may feel restless and need a bit more exercise while some may feel tired most of the day. Its important to really observe your dogs behavior and offer the right amount of rest and exercise for her. Keep the dog in a room where she can rest and has the company of members around her.
Dogs dont like to stay alone and follow their owners. So be with your pet and care for her during her heat or estrous cycle. At night keep the dog in a crate as they are easy to clean and comfortable for the dog too.
During the estrous cycle dogs urinate a lot so take them out for a walk or keep them in place which can be cleaned easily. Do remember never to take. Handling a female dog in heat can be a stressful experience but there are a few things you can do to make your life easier when it happens.
Keep the Male Dogs. Here are some ways to treat a dog in heat. Speak words of praise to her in a soothing tone.
Make grooming a special time for her. Brush her coat and encourage her. Relax her with a gentle massage.
Scratch behind her ears. Buy her a new toy treat or bedding. Ensure Cleanliness for Dogs in Heat.
Throughout the first two weeks of heat your dog will experience a lot of brown spotting or even bleeding. This is one of the main indications of a dog in estrus. Spaying will prevent her from going into heat.
There is some debate about when it is best to spay your bitch. Some veterinarians will advise to let a dog have one heat while others will spay as early as 6 months. Ask your vet which course of action they think is right for your dog.
Ensure that your dog is never alone outside. Even if she goes only as far as into the yard dont let be alone or at least keep an eye on her to protect her in case any male dogs enter the yard. No fence is high enough to keep male dogs away when they know a female is in heat.
Always go with your dog when you take her outside to toilet. Keeping your dog inside might feel like a disruption to your usual routine but remember that your dog wont be in heat forever. If you dont fully understand the cycles of your dog the best way is to ask your vet for help.
If your dog mates and gets pregnant she will have to endure a 62-day additional cycle while she bears puppies and give birth to them. Diestrus is the pregnancy phase and since dogs are very fertile you better be prepared for it. Never let your dog off her leash when shes in heat.
Although your dog may have excellent obedience skills her recall ability may fall by the wayside when shes influenced by her hormones and is intent on finding a male. Ensure your dogs ID. Keep your dog in heat safely confined in the house.
Crate her if possible. Stray male dogs likely will be hanging around the house. Dont leave your bitch out in the yard.
Male dogs will go to great lengths to access a female in season. When your female must go outside keep her on leash. Be Prepared with Diapers and Pads.
Heat can also be a messy time as your female dog will bleed. This blood which can range from light pink to dark red can stain bedding carpeting and furniture. Fortunately owners can prevent any leaking or messes by using a diaper until the bleeding has stopped.