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My dog's in heat: When, how long, and how often to change diapers?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 55 lbs

My dog just started her heat cycle, I want to use diapers, my only question is, when should she wear them and for how long and when do I change them?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2017

If you decide to use canine diapers, make sure you change them often (7-8 times a day). A wet or dirty diaper can cause skin irritations and urinary tract infections . If your dog wears diapers day and night, you should wash its genitals three or four times a day .

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