Dogs will have menstruation at around 6-8 months of age

Female dogs will have menstruation at around 6-8 months of age. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. All female mammals have menstrual cycles. . Generally, female dogs will menstruate once or twice a year, and each period takes one to two weeks. It mainly occurs in winter and spring.

Symptoms of menstruation in dogs

1. The dog’s vagina will be swollen and red liquid will flow out, but the amount is not large.
2. Dogs will clean their private parts frequently at this time to keep the area around their private parts clean.
3. Female dogs will like to have contact with male dogs at this time.

How to deal with menstruation in dogs

1. You can buy menstrual pants specially made for dogs in pet stores, and you can put them on directly.
2. If there are no conditions, you can use briefs worn by children, then cut a hole behind the puppy's tail to expose the tail, and then pad it with human sanitary napkin.

Things to note when dogs are menstruating

1. Keep your dog warm and don’t let it get cold, especially in winter.
2. Dogs have long menstrual periods and need nutritional supplements just like humans, especially blood-rich foods.
3. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the puppy to avoid infection of the reproductive system. You can wash it with warm water every day.
4. Try to avoid letting your dog engage in strenuous exercise and avoid eating irritating food.
5. Female dogs will like to go to male dogs to mate during the estrus period.
6. When a dog is in estrus for the first time, it is not very mature in all aspects, so it is not recommended to breed it immediately.