How to care for your dog in heat?

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Use a diaper

Dog diapers prevent mess and scent marking during heat. Some dogs stay clean, may not need diapers.

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Extra love and care

Show extra love to your dog during heat cycle: attention, petting, snuggling, brushing. Keep her calm and cared for.

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Use calming treats and sounds

Avoid high-pitched sounds; use calming treats like Pawsindia Organics Raw Bites. Single ingredient, nutritious, no additives. Soothe anxious dogs.

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Provide a distraction

Use interactive toys & chew treats to distract and engage pets. Playtime reduces anxiety & provides mental stimulation.

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Focus on appetite

While some dogs may show a reduction in appetite, others may have an increased appetite. Whether your dog has a small or large appetite, give nutritious and healthy food and dog treats.

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Spaying

Female dogs in heat release hormones to attract males. Quick mating can occur unnoticed. Spaying prevents mating by removing uterus and ovaries.

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Veterinary Abortion

Vet abortion terminates unwanted dog pregnancy but carries more risk than spaying. Abortion considered after other options fail.

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Do male dogs go in heat?

The Estrus cycle is a time in female dogs when they become receptive to mating with males. However, male dogs don't go in heat. Instead, they are capable of mating once they become fertile at about 6 months old.

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Dog in Heat: A guide for paw-rents 

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