Caring for a female dog during her first heat cycle can feel overwhelming for many pet parents. It takes patience, extra care, and some know-how to keep her comfortable while keeping your home clean.

First things first: a dog's heat cycle isn't the same as a human menstrual cycle. Instead of shedding a uterine lining, her body is going through a hormonal symphony that prepares her for potential ...

If you have a female dog, who hasn’t been spayed you may well be wondering how long does a dog stay in heat. Lifestyle changes, such as keeping your dog on lead during heat and walking in low-traffic ...

When your dog is in heat, you have two goals: keep her comfortable and prevent her from getting pregnant. Unless you are a licensed breeder who knows what’s up when it comes to caring for a litter of ...

Love is definitely in the air in the dog world at the moment. Twice a year, roughly around February and October, all the intact female dogs on the island come into heat. There is a lot of variability ...