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Why is my intact male dog so agitated by female dogs in heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 67 lbs

My dog cries every time a female dog is in heat, he has lost his appetite , he's hyperactive around the female and hard to control

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. This is normal behavior for an intact male dog. If you have him neutered, his hormone levels will decrease. This will resolve this behavior. I hope this information helps!

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