What to do when my dog is in heat? Diapers, cones, and safety tips.

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How do I take care of my dog while she's in heat? She's bleeding all over our tile (thank goodness) floor. Should we get a cone and doggy diapers? What are our options. We live in a small neighborhood and the house is well-fenced. Sometimes we let her outside in the backyard. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 23 days old | 151 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Doggy diapers are definitely a good way to keep from having to clean-up blood all day. The cone may be necessary if she tries to take off the diaper, but some dogs tolerate the diaper well. Keeping her outside is another option if the weather is OK, but make sure you have a good fence to keep out any possible intact males in the neighborhood...they will smell her from a mile away. Getting her spayed will prevent future cycles. You can have this done about a month after she's out of heat. For more information about the heat cycle and what to expect, I recommend you read the article at the link below. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/estrus-cycles-in-dogs I hope that helps and all is well with Maya.

What to do when my dog is in heat? Diapers, cones, and safety tips.

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