{"id":16610,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:13","slug":"what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/","title":{"rendered":"What helps dogs with period cramps?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_helps_dogs_with_period_cramps\" title=\"What helps dogs with period cramps?\">What helps dogs with period cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#How_do_female_dogs_feel_during_their_period\" title=\"How do female dogs feel during their period?\">How do female dogs feel during their period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_to_give_a_dog_that_has_cramps\" title=\"What to give a dog that has cramps?\">What to give a dog that has cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_during_her_period\" title=\"What can I give my dog during her period?\">What can I give my dog during her period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#Are_periods_uncomfortable_for_dogs\" title=\"Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?\">Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#How_do_you_comfort_a_female_dog_on_her_period\" title=\"How do you comfort a female dog on her period?\">How do you comfort a female dog on her period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#Do_female_dogs_react_to_periods\" title=\"Do female dogs react to periods?\">Do female dogs react to periods?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#Are_female_dogs_Moody_on_their_period\" title=\"Are female dogs Moody on their period?\">Are female dogs Moody on their period?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_her_cramps\" title=\"What can I give my dog for her cramps?\">What can I give my dog for her cramps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\" title=\"What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?\">What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_for_pain\" title=\"Can I give my dog anything for pain?\">Can I give my dog anything for pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-helps-dogs-with-period-cramps\/#What_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\" title=\"What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?\">What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_helps_dogs_with_period_cramps\"><\/span>What helps dogs with period cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acetaminophen can be used to ease pain from menstrual cramps, arthritis discomfort, muscle sprains, fevers, or headaches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_female_dogs_feel_during_their_period\"><\/span>How do female dogs feel during their period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changes can range from quite mild to more severe. Sometimes a female dog will become <b>more affectionate and clingy with her owner, other times she may seem a bit grumpy. Appetite changes: It&#8217;s not unusual for a dog to go off her food a bit during this first week, or she may get hungrier.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_give_a_dog_that_has_cramps\"><\/span>What to give a dog that has cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among the most common medications your vet might recommend for your pet&#8217;s pain are <b>nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs), which offer relief similar to your own Ibuprofen or Aleve. PetMD suggests these medications can help reduce pain, swelling, stiffness, and any joint discomfort he may be feeling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_during_her_period\"><\/span>What can I give my dog during her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>It is not uncommon for female dogs to experience period cramps during their heat cycle. However, female dog periods are very different from female human periods. And the good news is that there are a few ways to make her relaxed, comfortable, and calm during her heat period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_periods_uncomfortable_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>It is not uncommon for female dogs to experience period cramps during their heat cycle. However, female dog periods are very different from female human periods. And the good news is that there are a few ways to make her relaxed, comfortable, and calm during her heat period.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_comfort_a_female_dog_on_her_period\"><\/span>How do you comfort a female dog on her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Keeping Your Dog Comfortable While In Heat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pups tend to get quite snuggly during this time, so set aside some extra slots for lots of cuddles.  <\/li>\n<li>Offer a safe, chew resistant toy that she can nudge up against.  <\/li>\n<li>Never scold your pup if she happens to make a bloody mess, just calmly reassure her while you clean it up.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_react_to_periods\"><\/span>Do female dogs react to periods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It turns out that both cats <b>and dogs are able to detect menstruation by odor and hormonal levels.  &#8216; Dogs might make their awareness more obvious, thanks to their habitual sniffing, but they also generally won&#8217;t mind being around an owner who is menstruating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_female_dogs_Moody_on_their_period\"><\/span>Are female dogs Moody on their period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aggression in female dogs during their heat is a common complaint. <b>Drastic hormone changes can adversely affect a female dog&#8217;s mood and can predispose to acts of aggression even if she has never been aggressive before. These hormone changes cause irritability, nervousness and can even cause pain during ovulation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_her_cramps\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for her cramps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog.<\/b><b>There are some of the available NSAIDs just for dogs:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>carprofen (Novox or Rimadyl)<\/li>\n<li>deracoxib (Deramaxx)<\/li>\n<li>firocoxib (Previcox)<\/li>\n<li>meloxicam (Metacam )<\/li>\n<li>grapipant (Galliprant)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>23-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\"><\/span>What natural remedy can I give my dog for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are four botanical remedies for dogs that have natural anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turmeric. Perhaps the best-known and most widely used medicinal herb to treat joint pain and inflammation is turmeric.  <\/li>\n<li>Boswellia serrata.  <\/li>\n<li>Cinnamon.  <\/li>\n<li>Hawthorn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>08-Nov-2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_dog_anything_for_pain\"><\/span>Can I give my dog anything for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over-the-counter (OTC) pain meds and other human medications can be very dangerous and even fatal for dogs. <b>Dogs should not be given ibuprofen (Advil), acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin or any other pain reliever made for human consumption except under the direction of a veterinarian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_human_medicine_can_I_give_my_dog_for_pain\"><\/span>What human medicine can I give my dog for pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As far as medications go, <b>there are no human medicines that are totally safe to give to pets. However, for short-term care, a human non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as Aspirin or Advil can be safe for your adult pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What helps dogs with period cramps?How do female dogs feel during their period?What to give a dog that has cramps?What can I give my dog during her period?Are periods uncomfortable for dogs?How do you comfort a female dog on her period?Do female dogs react to periods?Are female dogs Moody on their period?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16610"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16610\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}