Dog in Heat

Is your dog in heat? Most unspayed female dogs come in heat twice a year since they reach their sexual maturity. Once you recognize the first symptoms, you must become careful to avoid unwanted pregnancy.

You must provide extra care during walks and when you let your dog in the yard. At all the other times, your dog will likely be restless. Don’t worry; see our tips to calm your dog during this time.

The heat, on average, lasts for 21 days. If you survive these, other problems will seem non-significant. We’re here to help you on the way. See here for tips to handle a female dog in heat.

Female yellow lab puppy with a pink bow. Why do female dogs go into heat? Because it's a natural function of her reproductive system.

Why do female dogs go into heat

Female dogs that are not spayed will eventually go into heat. And if you’ve never had an experience with an intact female dog, you might find yourself confused about what is happening to your dog. When a dog goes into heat, she licks herself more often, there is a red discharge from her private area, and her personality might seem a little off. You might become nervous along with your dog, and this may end up a nightmare.

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