Symptoms and everyday health

Ticks, heat cycles, weight, age and the signs that mean call the vet, in plain words.

1 guide · checked against official and vet sources · updated 5 Oct 2026

• Dog in heat (dog "periods")A female dog in heat ("periods"): the signs, how long it lasts, what to do at home, and when bleeding or discharge means call a vet. Sourced.