It is normal for bitches in heat to attract many males willing to generate offspring. However, if you are trying to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, this situation can become uncomfortable.
If you are looking for tricks to know how to keep dogs away from a bitch in heat, in this article by PeritoAnimal we will give you some useful advice that you can use on your outings and so that your daily life is more positive.
Read on and discover our recommendations for spending the two or three weeks of your dog's heat without the presence of males.
Steps to follow: 1If you have a house with a garden, it is likely that you will allow your dog to go out freely for exercise and needs, sometimes without supervision.It can also happen if you live on a low floor on a quiet street. So what you should do at this point is prevent her from going out on the street without you.
During heat, you must prevent the dog from going outside without you, otherwise some dogs will approach the area. attracted by the smell. In addition to trying to get to your dog to mate, they may start urinating on your doors as well as on the outside walls of your house.
2It's very important clean regularly your house. Although you can't understand it, the smell that your female's sexual cycle has is very striking for any male in the area, don't forget that puppies have a very powerful sense of smell.
3In addition, it must have panties or diapers for heat for your bitch. Changing them regularly is essential to avoid bad smells. You can even run a wet baby towel around the area when changing it.
4If possible, think about change tour schedules of your dog, enjoying the quieter hours of the day: the first hour of the morning, after lunch or the last hour of the night are usually the best moments. Choice quiet places, this way you won't have males approaching your bitch.
5 They exist anti-smell sprays as well as chlorophyll sprays that are marketed as odor-attenuating remedies that the dog's heat pheromones produce. However, you should always consult with your veterinarian about the use of different products.
6do not use estrus inhibiting injections. These hormonal compounds act quickly, ending this phase of the estrous cycle. However, its prolonged use is not recommended, as it can favor obesity as well as some health problems. It is usually used in bitches that are too young to be operated on.
7 The same applies to pills to avoid heat in bitches. This type of medication usually has cancer-related side effects.
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The last piece of advice we offer you to keep puppies away from a bitch in heat is to bitch sterilization or castration. There are many advantages of neutering a female dog, in addition to being a very simple operation, it will prevent uncomfortable heat situations, as well as unwanted illnesses and behavior changes. In addition, you'll be contributing so that the dogs don't end up on the street.
Anyway, you must be aware, because a neutered bitch can come into heat. If this happens, most likely she has a condition called remnant ovary syndrome and you should see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
