{"id":4226,"date":"2022-05-19T15:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/"},"modified":"2022-05-20T11:54:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-20T11:54:01","slug":"what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"What medicine can you give a dog in heat?"},"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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#What_medicine_can_you_give_a_dog_in_heat\" title=\"What medicine can you give a dog in heat?\">What medicine can you give 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_menstrual_pain\" title=\"What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?\">What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#How_do_you_stop_a_female_dog_in_heat\" title=\"How do you stop a female dog in heat?\">How do you stop a female dog in heat?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_feel_bad_when_in_heat\" title=\"Do dogs feel bad when in heat?\">Do dogs feel bad when 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\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#Can_I_take_my_dog_for_a_walk_if_shes_in_heat\" title=\"Can I take my dog for a walk if she\u2019s in heat?\">Can I take my dog for a walk if she\u2019s in 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\/what-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#Do_dogs_stop_having_heat_cycles\" title=\"Do dogs stop having heat cycles?\">Do dogs stop having heat cycles?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#Do_female_dogs_stop_going_in_heat\" title=\"Do female dogs stop going in heat?\">Do female dogs stop going in heat?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#How_much_do_dogs_bleed_on_their_period\" title=\"How much do dogs bleed on their period?\">How much do dogs bleed on their period?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#How_long_do_dog_periods_last\" title=\"How long do dog periods last?\">How long do dog periods last?<\/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-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat\/#Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_period_blood\" title=\"Why does my dog lick my period blood?\">Why does my dog lick my period blood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_medicine_can_you_give_a_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>What medicine can you give a dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The medication that you heard about is a drug called megestrol acetate which goes under the name of Ovaban or Megace and is used to delay the onset of estrus in dogs. The protocol recommends that the owner start the medication when the female first shows signs of coming into heat.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-menstrual-pain\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_menstrual_pain\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When can you give your dog NSAIDs?<\/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<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-a-female-dog-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_female_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you stop a female dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two methods to prevent estrus, or \u201cheat,\u201d in a female dog:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Surgery \u2013 ovariohysterectomy (spaying) \u2013 recommended.<\/li>\n<li>Medical management using hormonal drugs \u2013 not recommended very often due to risks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fyof2ntICak\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding\"><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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118535\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding.jpg\" alt=\"How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?\" width=\"500\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding.jpg 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-do-I-stop-my-dogs-menstrual-bleeding-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Spaying to Prevent Heat Cycles<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s uterus and reproductive organs. It is a permanent solution that cannot be reversed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">How can I ease my dogs pain?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Among the most common medications your vet might recommend for your pet\u2019s pain are 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-bleed-the-whole-time-they-are-in\"><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>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. Some female dogs experience heavy vaginal bleeding during estrus, while other dogs have minimal bleeding. If you are concerned, consult your veterinarian.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-feel-bad-when-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feel_bad_when_in_heat\"><\/span>Do dogs feel bad when in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, since the female dog heat cycle bears symptoms comparable to a woman\u2019s menstrual cycle in many ways, it is possible to conclude that during your dog\u2019s heat cycle she is uncomfortable and maybe even experiences cramping and mild amounts of pain. Any of these issues can lead to vocalizations in our female dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RnGKVoqCNDE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-take-my-dog-for-a-walk-if-she-s-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_my_dog_for_a_walk_if_shes_in_heat\"><\/span>Can I take my dog for a walk if she\u2019s in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is yes it is safe to walk your dog in season.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_stop_having_heat_cycles\"><\/span>Do dogs stop having heat cycles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118536\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs stop having heat cycles?\" width=\"500\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles.jpg 500w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles-300x292.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is no menopause in dogs, so 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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-female-dogs-stop-going-in-heat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_stop_going_in_heat\"><\/span>Do female dogs stop going in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, dogs do not go through menopause like humans do. 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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">How old are female dogs when they stop going in heat?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>When do seasons start and finish? Seasons usually start at around six months of age but can be as late as one year to eighteen months. It is often thought that small bitches usually start their seasons sooner than larger bitches of dog as they take longer to mature.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dQQbf9b5r7s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-do-dogs-bleed-on-their-period\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_dogs_bleed_on_their_period\"><\/span>How much do dogs bleed on their period?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118537\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles-1.jpg\" alt=\"Do dogs stop having heat cycles?\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Do-dogs-stop-having-heat-cycles-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>How long does a dog in heat bleed? Dogs in heat tend to bleed for approximately a week to 10 days. Some dogs bleed very heavily and others so lightly that it\u2019s barely noticeable.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-dog-periods-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dog_periods_last\"><\/span>How long do dog periods last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long does estrus last? Estrus is the stage when the dog can become pregnant. Although this can vary with each individual, on average a dog will be in heat for 1 \u00bd to 2 weeks but this can be shorter or longer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-lick-my-period-blood\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_lick_my_period_blood\"><\/span>Why does my dog lick my period blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog might be licking her sanitary areas often while she\u2019s in heat. This is normal. Excessive licking could cause dryness and irritation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What medicine can you give a dog in heat?What can I give my dog for menstrual pain?How do you stop a female dog in heat?How do I stop my dogs menstrual bleeding?Do dogs bleed the whole time they are in heat?Do dogs feel bad when in heat?Can I take my dog for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118539,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/What-medicine-can-you-give-a-dog-in-heat.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4226"}],"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=4226"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118538,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4226\/revisions\/118538"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118539"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}