Overview
Your dog's first season can be a messy and difficult time for you and her, but if you decide not to neuter before their first season or you plan to breed from her in the future, it's a stage you’ll have to go through.
Let's take a closer look at your dog's heat cycle and understand your dog's first season and how to make life easier for her during this time.
When is your dog's first season?
Signs a dog is coming into season
Common behaviours of a female dog in heat
Dog heat cycle: what dog in season stages are there?
How often do dogs come into season?
What to do when your dog is in heat
Preventing heat in your dog
Dog heat and pregnancy FAQs
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Published on 15/07/2019 • Reviewed on 30/08/2023