I believe many people don’t know that dogs also have their periods. In fact, dogs also have their periods just like us human women, but the time is different.

So when does a dog get its period?

Depending on their size and breed, dogs generally enter estrus between eight and fourteen months of age. At this time, the dog is excited, the vulva is red, swollen and moist, and there is bright red or light red mucus secretion mixed with blood flowing out. Dogs go into estrus twice a year, each lasting about 18-22 days.

What should we pay attention to during the dog’s period?

Dogs should not catch cold during menstrual period

When a dog is in its menstrual period, the immune system and functions of the body are often at their weakest. At this time, we need to pay attention to keeping the dog warm and not bathing. If it gets wet or accidentally wets the coat, it needs to be dried immediately to prevent the dog from catching a cold.

Pay attention to your dog’s diet during menstruation

During a dog's menstrual period, the body will go through a series of changes, and each dog will behave differently at this time. Some dogs will not want to eat and become lethargic and lazy. Some dogs will eat a lot and become excited and playful. At this time, we can pay attention to supplementing the dog with some items containing calcium, such as salt-free shrimp skin, seaweed, bone soup, or pet milk powder, calcium tablets, etc. In addition, you can also prepare some easily digestible food for your dog to eat to avoid indigestion.

Pay attention to dog care during menstrual period

If there is no preparation for breeding the dog, it is recommended that the owner wear safety pants specially designed for dogs on the market when going out, or buy small-sized underwear and put a sanitary napkin on it. Prevent your dog from being harassed by other dogs when going out, which may lead to accidental pregnancy.

Things to note during your dog’s period

If the owner plans to breed the dog, he must note that it is not suitable for pregnancy when the dog is in heat for the first time. You can wait until the dog grows older and prepare for breeding when it comes into heat for the second time. Be sure to pay attention to the changes in the dog's menstrual period and breed in time to avoid delaying the opportunity.