Dogs, like us humans, are also mammals, and female dogs have periods similar to women. Many pet dog owners often overlook this fact, and when it happens, they get very anxious. What to do when a female dog has her period? Since you now know that female dogs do have periods, as a new pet owner, it is necessary for you to understand related matters about what to do when a female dog has her period.

     I. What are the signs when a female dog has her period?
     Generally, female dogs enter puberty after six months old, and their periods will follow. The main signs of coming into heat are as follows:      

1. The genital area shows signs of maturity, such as redness and swelling in the private area; the redness is quite obvious, and there will be intermittent bleeding but not continuous bleeding; 2.

There will be signs of estrus, mostly occurring between 6 to 14 months after the dog's birth. The estrus period can vary in length, generally lasting 5-12 days, with specific differences in duration;

3. If the female dog is pregnant, the period will stop for a while, and at this time, there is no need to worry about what to do when a female dog has her period;

4. The female dog's behavior also shows obvious signs during her period: she will be more excited and restless than usual, like to bark randomly, change from gentle to less gentle, and like to approach male dogs.

II. How long does a female dog's period last?
     If calculated yearly, a female dog usually has her period twice a year. If calculated by the length of one estrus, one period lasts about two weeks. If considering the whole life of the female dog, the periods gradually decrease or even disappear after she reaches 8 years old. It should be noted that the female dog will have continuous bleeding during her period, which can be noticed if you are attentive.

     III. How should owners care for a female dog during her period?
If you are a new pet owner without experience with periods, your first thought might be to drink more hot water. If this is your idea, you can quickly learn more, but consider yourself lucky to have read this article. First, the owner should maintain a good attitude; do not get anxious or angry, as it affects the dog's mood. Especially do not worry about the bleeding and think the dog is sick and throw her away; such behavior will receive criticism from dog lovers. Secondly, during the period, the female dog's immunity is lowered, so the owner must provide attentive care in her diet, clothing, and living environment, making sure she is not hungry or cold. The most important point is hygiene: to prevent infection during the dog's period, ensure the bedding and blankets where the dog sleeps are clean and regularly changed.

     After reading this, new pet owners like you should no longer worry about what to do when a female dog has her period. Since you decided to raise her, you need to pay more attention to and take good care of her.