Nowadays, more and more people are raising dogs in daily life. In the process of raising dogs, I believe many pet owners know that dogs actually have an estrus period. So when a dog is in estrus, does it need to be taken care of? Need to be "sterilized"?

How to tell if a dog is in heat?

1. Male dogs in estrus will be brutal and domineering, with a tendency to fight, and urinate to clear territories to attract the opposite sex. Will grab and attach itself to different objects or the owner's legs.

2. The female dog’s behavior in estrus changes, with increased excitability, increased activity, irritability, loud barking, and bright eyes; the vulva is swollen, flushed, and red mucus accompanied by blood flows out; appetite decreases, frequent urination, raised tail and back, like Gets close to male dogs, often climbs over other dogs, etc.

Dogs are in estrus, do they need to be “neutered”?

1. The biggest benefit of neutering a female dog is that it can avoid the trouble of estrus, avoid pyometra and other diseases, and can also avoid pregnancy, so that the female dog can have a healthier body.

2. When a male dog is in estrus, his personality will become irritable and he will often run out. The biggest advantage of neutering a male dog is that it can avoid getting lost, and it can also reduce fights, loss of appetite and attacks caused by estrus. Sexual activity also decreased a lot.

Precautions for sterilization:

1. After communicating with your pet doctor, sterilize your dog at the appropriate time: Not any time is appropriate to sterilize your dog. You must discuss the appropriate sterilization time based on your dog’s physical condition.

2. When a dog is newly neutered, the wound needs time to recover. It is recommended to feed the dog some protein-rich food, preferably goat milk powder, which will be easier to digest and will not increase the burden.

3. Be careful about obesity after sterilizing your dog. After neutering, the dog will often have a big appetite due to changes in body hormones and will easily gain weight. At this time, you must remember to control the amount of food you feed to prevent obesity from causing other problems in the body< /p>

4. It is best to choose high-quality dog ​​food that is nutritious and balanced for your dog. We recommend "Natural Dog Food". It has high fresh meat content and rich protein, which can meet the nutritional needs of dogs. If possible, it is recommended to cook it. Order vegetables and meat for your dog.