Liz O'Connell is a Newsweek Reporter based in North Carolina. Her focus is on pet news and videos. Liz joined Newsweek in 2023 and had previously worked at PetHelpful.com, the Charlotte Business ...

Most female dogs experience their first heat cycle between 6 and 12 months of age. However, how often and how long a dog stays in heat can vary from dog to dog. Typically, the heat cycle occurs ...

There comes a time in the life of an intact female dog when they’re ready to breed. This period is called being in heat. The stage of heat, also called estrus or season, has distinct physical ...

Unspayed female dogs can have their first heat cycle anywhere between 6 and 15 months of age. During heat, which happens every six months or so and lasts a few weeks, your dog can get pregnant.

Don’t walk your dog in the heat of midday. Dogs can struggle to keep cool in high temperatures and are vulnerable to overheating. This is because they can’t sweat and rely on panting to cool ...

NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Even the most diligent pet owners can find themselves in a scary situation involving the heat and their dog. The News & Observer spoke to Mariea Ross ...

Pyometra commonly happens due to the E. coli bacterium, mostly a few weeks after the female dog completes the heat period. Progesterone-based drugs can also cause pyometra due to the changes ...

Heat stroke occurs when a dog’s body temperature is above 105 degrees after they have been exposed to high heat, without previous signs of illness. Normally, a dog’s body temperature falls ...

A video of an owner discovering what his male dog did while the female was in heat quickly went viral on TikTok. Female dogs ...