{"id":20543,"date":"2022-03-25T11:07:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:07:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:07:59","slug":"how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?"},"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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_menstrual_bleeding\" title=\"How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?\">How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Can_a_13_year_old_dog_go_into_heat\" title=\"Can a 13 year old dog go into heat?\">Can a 13 year old dog go into heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_period_at_home\" title=\"How do you stop a dog period at home?\">How do you stop a dog period at home?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dogs_period\" title=\"How do you stop a dogs period?\">How do you stop a dogs 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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_bleeding_in_heat\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?\">How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_long_does_bleeding_last_for_dogs_in_heat\" title=\"How long does bleeding last for dogs in heat?\">How long does bleeding last for dogs in heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Can_a_13_year_old_dog_still_go_into_heat\" title=\"Can a 13 year old dog still go into heat?\">Can a 13 year old dog still go into heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#At_what_age_do_female_dogs_stop_going_into_heat\" title=\"At what age do female dogs stop going into heat?\">At what age do female dogs stop going into heat?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_dogs_from_getting_periods\" title=\"How do you stop dogs from getting periods?\">How do you stop dogs from getting periods?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#What_can_you_give_a_dog_in_heat_to_calm_them_down\" title=\"What can you give a dog in heat to calm them down?\">What can you give a dog in heat to calm them down?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_getting_her_period\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from getting her period?\">How do you stop a dog from getting her period?<\/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\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Is_there_anyway_to_stop_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"Is there anyway to stop a dog in heat?\">Is there anyway to stop a dog in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_bleeding_everywhere_in_heat\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from bleeding everywhere in heat?\">How do I stop my dog from bleeding everywhere in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Can_you_stop_female_dogs_from_bleeding\" title=\"Can you stop female dogs from bleeding?\">Can you stop female dogs from bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Do_dogs_bleed_the_whole_time_they_are_in_heat\" title=\"Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?\">Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Does_a_dog_bleed_the_whole_time_in_Heat\" title=\"Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?\">Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Does_an_older_dog_stop_going_into_heat\" title=\"Does an older dog stop going into heat?\">Does an older dog stop going into heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#At_what_age_do_female_dogs_stop_bleeding\" title=\"At what age do female dogs stop bleeding?\">At what age do female dogs stop bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Can_12_year_old_dogs_go_into_heat\" title=\"Can 12 year old dogs go into heat?\">Can 12 year old dogs go into heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#At_what_age_do_dogs_stop_going_on_heat\" title=\"At what age do dogs stop going on heat?\">At what age do dogs stop going on heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Do_female_dogs_go_into_heat_their_whole_life\" title=\"Do female dogs go into heat their whole life?\">Do female dogs go into heat their whole life?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\/#Can_a_10_year_old_dog_be_in_heat\" title=\"Can a 10 year old dog be in heat?\">Can a 10 year old dog be in heat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_menstrual_bleeding\"><\/span>How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spaying to Prevent Heat Cycles<\/b> According to leading veterinarians, your dog does not need to experience her first heat cycle before you can have her spayed. Spaying involves surgically removing your dog&#8217;s uterus and reproductive organs. It is a permanent solution that cannot be reversed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_13_year_old_dog_go_into_heat\"><\/span>Can a 13 year old dog go into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, just once per year. As dogs get older, they also go into heat less frequently. Therefore, by the time your dog is a senior, she may only be going into heat once per year or even less frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_period_at_home\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog period at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help a Dog in Heat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure she is kept in a secure enclosure or house, separate from other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Use doggie diapers to keep messes to a minimum, and give her what she wants, whether it is attention or space.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure she has her own food bowl, water bowl and bedding in her space.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dogs_period\"><\/span>How do you stop a dogs period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are two methods to prevent estrus, or heat, in a female dog:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Surgery &#8211; ovariohysterectomy (spay): Recommended.  <\/li>\n<li>Medical management using hormonal drugs: Not typically recommended, due to risks.<\/li>\n<li>False pregnancy.  <\/li>\n<li>Breast cancer (mammary neoplasia)  <\/li>\n<li>Medical control of estrus.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_bleeding_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bleeding can be controlled by <b>investing in some doggy diapers that your dog can wear while she is around the house. If you can, keep her off the furniture, and perhaps leave her in a part of the house that has floors that are easy to clean, rather than carpet or rugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_bleeding_last_for_dogs_in_heat\"><\/span>How long does bleeding last for dogs in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 7 to 10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_13_year_old_dog_still_go_into_heat\"><\/span>Can a 13 year old dog still go into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, dogs do not go through menopause like humans do. <b>Dogs that have not been spayed will continue to have heat cycles, and therefore bleed once or twice a year, for their entire lives unless they are pregnant or get spayed. As an unspayed female dog ages, its risk for developing a pyometra after a heat cycle increases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_female_dogs_stop_going_into_heat\"><\/span>At what age do female dogs stop going into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <b>about six months old to through the rest of her life, a female dog will experience estrus, or heat, roughly every six months. This is the period of time when she&#8217;s receptive to mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_dogs_from_getting_periods\"><\/span>How do you stop dogs from getting periods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two methods to prevent estrus, or heat, in a female dog: 1. <b>Surgery &#8211; ovariohysterectomy (spay): Recommended. Ovariohysterectomy, or a spay surgery, involves the surgical removal of the entire female reproductive tract, including the uterus and both ovaries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_give_a_dog_in_heat_to_calm_them_down\"><\/span>What can you give a dog in heat to calm them down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bleeding can be controlled by <b>investing in some doggy diapers that your dog can wear while she is around the house. If you can, keep her off the furniture, and perhaps leave her in a part of the house that has floors that are easy to clean, rather than carpet or rugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_getting_her_period\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from getting her period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no magic pill to keep her from going through her cycle or experiencing the bloody discharge that accompanies it. The only way to stop a dog&#8217;s cycle is <b>to spay her. If you are having a tough time dealing with the bleeding that comes with her cycle, you can find doggy diapers in your local pet store or online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_anyway_to_stop_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>Is there anyway to stop a dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The only permanent solution to preventing a pooch from going into heat is to <b>have her spayed. Ideally, you should spay your dog prior to her first heat cycle, by six months of age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_bleeding_everywhere_in_heat\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from bleeding everywhere in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bleeding can be controlled by <b>investing in some doggy diapers that your dog can wear while she is around the house. If you can, keep her off the furniture, and perhaps leave her in a part of the house that has floors that are easy to clean, rather than carpet or rugs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_stop_female_dogs_from_bleeding\"><\/span>Can you stop female dogs from bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no magic pill to keep her from going through her cycle or experiencing the bloody discharge that accompanies it. <b>The only way to stop a dog&#8217;s cycle is to spay her. If you are having a tough time dealing with the bleeding that comes with her cycle, you can find doggy diapers in your local pet store or online.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_bleed_the_whole_time_they_are_in_heat\"><\/span>Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help a Dog in Heat<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make sure she is kept in a secure enclosure or house, separate from other dogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Use doggie diapers to keep messes to a minimum, and give her what she wants, whether it is attention or space.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure she has her own food bowl, water bowl and bedding in her space.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_bleed_the_whole_time_in_Heat\"><\/span>Does a dog bleed the whole time in Heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, the most obvious recognizable sign of heat in dogs is vaginal bleeding. This may not become apparent until a few days after the female has come into estrus. <b>Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_an_older_dog_stop_going_into_heat\"><\/span>Does an older dog stop going into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Generally, just once per year. As dogs get older, they also go into heat less frequently. Therefore, by the time your dog is a senior, she may only be going into heat once per year or even less frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_female_dogs_stop_bleeding\"><\/span>At what age do female dogs stop bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no menopause in dogs, so <b>older female dogs continue to have heat cycles, but they will become further apart and her fertility will decrease. The first phase of a heat cycle lasts an average of nine days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_12_year_old_dogs_go_into_heat\"><\/span>Can 12 year old dogs go into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After <b>about 9-10 days, the bleeding will become more watery, or stop. It is at this time your female will, most likely, be at her most fertile. This proestrus stage can last as long as 20 days in some dogs. So the end of bleeding can be a more useful indicator of peak fertility.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_dogs_stop_going_on_heat\"><\/span>At what age do dogs stop going on heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From <b>about six months old to through the rest of her life, a female dog will experience estrus, or heat, roughly every six months. This is the period of time when she&#8217;s receptive to mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_go_into_heat_their_whole_life\"><\/span>Do female dogs go into heat their whole life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog will continue to go into heat throughout her life, although the length of time between estrus will increase as she gets older. With experience, pet owners become more adept at recognizing the onset and taking good care of their dogs during this natural life cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_10_year_old_dog_be_in_heat\"><\/span>Can a 10 year old dog be in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, a 10 year old dog can be in heat and therefore get pregnant. Actually, she can go into heat throughout her life. Signs aren&#8217;t always as obvious by this stage, which is why dog owners may assume their senior pup is past the point where they can get pregnant.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?Can a 13 year old dog go into heat?How do you stop a dog period at home?How do you stop a dogs period?How do you stop a dog from bleeding in heat?How long does bleeding last for dogs in heat?Can a 13 year old dog&#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\/20543"}],"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=20543"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20543\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20543"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20543"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20543"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}