Why is my male dog panting and trying to mate with female in heat?

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Bailey is in her first heat. And my mail dog 5 years old is trying to mate with her and following her. Big one is panting a lot. I’m worried of his panting. Now this has been there for one day. I mean trying to mate and panting. No way of separating them. Can I get some advise. Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 18 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I can understand being worried about your male dog, but this is normal. He wants to mate with Bailey, and the hormones are effecting him and causing him to pant. This can go on for days, and sometimes males can will stop eating and can injury themselves trying to get to the female so they can mate. If you do not want puppies, the only way to stop this behavior is to move either Bailey or your male dog out of the house. Preferably the male dog so you can keep Bailey isolated to prevent her from mating. Have him go stay at a friend's house while she is in heat (this lasts three to four weeks). I would also make an appointment with the vet to have him neutered, and I would get Bailey spayed after she is out of heat. Otherwise, you will have to deal with this every time she is in heat. Best of luck.

Why is my male dog panting and trying to mate with female in heat?

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