It is very common for female dogs in heat to attract countless males willing to sire offspring. However, if you are trying to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, this situation can become very uncomfortable.
If you are looking for tricks to know how to scare away dogs from a bitch in heat, in this article on our site we will give you some useful tips that You can use it to make walks and everyday life more positive. Keep reading and discover our proposals to spend the two or three weeks of heat of your bitch without the presence of males.
Oestrus in male and female dogs
We have to bear in mind that not only female dogs are in heat, but that male dogs are also in heat. If, in addition to puppies, we have puppies at home, it will be important to learn to detect when they mature sexually and may even try to copulate with your dog or puppies. In this way, we can detect some characteristic symptoms of female dogs and dogs in heat.
Symptoms of heat in bitches
In addition to visual bleeding, these are other signs that a dog is in heat:
- Swollen or reddened vulva.
- Vulvar discharge.
- Raises its tail in the presence of males.
- Lift your pelvis if you feel contact on your rump.
- Accepts the mount of the male.
For more information, consult this other article on Heat in bitches - Phases, duration and behavior.
Symptoms of heat in dogs
For his part, when a male feels the presence of a female dog in heat, he will show the following symptoms:
- Concern.
- Nervousness.
- Whine.
- It will try to escape.
- It will pull the leash.
- He will stop eating.
If you have puppies and dogs at home, ask the vet what is the best solution to scare your dogs away from the bitch in heat.
My dog is in heat, how do I keep the dogs away?
Keeping dogs away from a female dog in heat will depend on where we live, if the female dog lives with other dogs, if the problem is just taking her out for a walk, etc. For this reason, in this article we will delve into the various options we have to keep dogs away from a dog with her period. However, in a generic way we could summarize it in:
- Walking in quiet places.
- Prevent him from going outside without you.
- Cleaning the home with vinegar.
- Diapers or panties for bitches in heat.
- Anti-odor sprays.
Likewise, in this article we will also talk about spaying and neutering, as well as other methods to avoid heat in the bitch.
Walking with a bitch in heat
If you have a house with a garden, you probably allow your dog to go outside freely to exercise and relieve himself on occasion, sometimes without supervision. It can also happen if you live on a ground floor on a quiet street. Prevent him from going outside without you
During the heat, you must prevent him from leaving the house without you, if you allow it, some dogs will approach the area Attracted by the smellIn addition to trying to get to your dog to copulate, they may start urinating on your doors, as well as on the exterior walls of your home.
If possible, consider modifying your dog's walking times, taking advantage of the quietest hours of the day: first hour of the morning, after the midday meal, or late at night are usually the best times. Also choose quiet places, in this way the males will not approach your bitch.
Vinegar for a bitch in heat
It is very important to regularly clean your home. Although you can not perceive it, the smell that this sexual cycle of your dog gives off is very striking for any male in the area, do not forget that dogs have a prodigious sense of smell. If this is not done, in case of living in a ground floor or in an area with a garden, the males, being attracted by the smell of the dog, could begin to urinate at the entrance in order to mark their territory, as we explained also in the previous section.
One of the best ways to eliminate the smell of a dog's heat at home is to use vinegar, both indoors and outdoors, spraying vinegar on both sides of the entrance, which is where males are most likely to mark their territory.
Diapers for dogs in heat
Today we also have at our disposal diapers or heat panties for dogs, which can be both reusable and disposable. This type of diaper or "pad" for dogs, on the one hand, absorbs heat droplets from female dogs (as well as urine, in the case of incontinence urine in dogs), which dry quickly due to an extra absorbent that they usually contain and, on the other hand, will prevent bacteria or dirt from entering, something especially necessary in case of injury or post-operation.
Although it is true that it may not be a very feasible solution when it comes to taking a dog in heat outside for a walk (because for her to do her business properly we must take her off), yes which can be useful if we live with male dogs at home, since the panties for female dogs in heat will stop the smell of the female dog's menstruation, making the males don't feel so eager to get close to her.
On the other hand, these diapers are also the perfect solution to prevent the dog from leaving heat stains around the house. If the heat panties are disposable, it is advisable to change them regularly to avoid a bad smell. You can even wipe the area with a baby wipe when you change them.
Anti-odour sprays for bitches in heat
There are anti-odor sprays as well as sprays with chlorophyll that are marketed as remedies to attenuate the odor produced by heat pheromones of the bitch. But how do heat sprays work for dogs? Very easy. You just have to spray the area near the tail before going for a walk to avoid attracting male dogs.
It is very important to choose a spray that is composed of natural ingredients, without alcohol and with a neutral pH to avoid irritating the skin of our bitch However, you should always consult your veterinarian about the use of the different products.
How to take the heat out of a dog?
If you prefer to avoid all of the above and are considering finding a way to cut a female dog's heat, we recommend that you talk to the vet firstThis will analyze your dog's case and tell you which is the most appropriate way to do it. Broadly speaking, there are 3 ways to take a bitch out of heat:
Estrus-inhibiting injections
Check with your veterinarian about the option of using oestrus inhibitor injections. These hormonal compounds act quickly stopping this phase of the estrous cycleHowever, its prolonged use is not recommended, since it can favor obesity, as well as some he alth problems. It is often used in bitches that are too young to be operated on.
Pills to prevent heat
You can also go to your vet to find out about pills to prevent heat in female dogs. However, this type of medication often has side effects related to cancer. Ask for third generation pills at least.
Spaying or neutering the bitch
The last way to get rid of a dog's heat and, thus, get dogs away from a dog in heat, is to sterilize or neuter the dog. There are many advantages to sterilizing a bitch: in addition to being a single operation that is very simple, it will prevent bothersome situations of heat, as well as diseases and changes in unwanted behavior. Finally, you will help prevent more dogs from ending up on the street.
