Caring for a female dog during her first heat cycle can feel overwhelming for many pet parents. It takes patience, extra care, and some know-how to keep her comfortable while keeping your home clean.

First things first: a dog's heat cycle isn't the same as a human menstrual cycle. Instead of shedding a uterine lining, her body is going through a hormonal symphony that prepares her for potential ...

If you have a female dog, who hasn’t been spayed you may well be wondering how long does a dog stay in heat. Lifestyle changes, such as keeping your dog on lead during heat and walking in low-traffic ...

Pet overpopulation became problematic in the 1930s, and by the 1970s over 20 million pets were being euthanized every year. To increase the public’s awareness of overcrowded shelter conditions and ...

Love is definitely in the air in the dog world at the moment. Twice a year, roughly around February and October, all the intact female dogs on the island come into heat. There is a lot of variability ...

The "dog days of summer" can be fun, with school out of session and trips to the beach, but when temperatures rise, so does the danger for humans and their furry friends. During the summer months, pet ...