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 ...

SPOKANE, Wash. — As extreme heat sweeps the U.S., dog owners are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their dogs for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Heat stroke affects dogs just as it ...

Consider adjusting your pup’s walk schedule to early or late in the day when the temperatures are lower, and avoid strenuous walks or runs when temperatures are too high. The ground temperature should ...

Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feels like a bad pet parent during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer ...

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 ...