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 ...

A video of an owner discovering what his male dog did while the female was in heat quickly went viral on TikTok. Female dogs who have not been spayed go into heat about twice a year, starting when ...