Fertility in Dogs

The adolescent female dog may experience her first heat, and an adolescent male dog may struggle to control his hormones. Pregnant females experiencing false pregnancy may also exhibit different behaviors. Animals normally have a regular cycle, but this cycle can deviate and cause discomfort. Here are some deviations:

1. Irregular cycle
2. Failure to become pregnant
3. Excessive male hormones
4. Too little or no milk production
5. Failure to go into heat
6. Extended interval between heats
7. Persistent heat

There are various supplements that can provide support in regulating hormonal balance, such as Phytonics HormOne and Puur Hormone Balance.

Heat in Female Dogs

Heat is the fertile period of the female dog. On average, a dog is first in heat around 8 months of age, with smaller breeds often experiencing heat earlier than larger breeds. On average, a female dog goes into heat twice a year. During this time, bitches are only fertile for a couple of days. Should your dog experience any discomfort during their period of heat, you can try giving them Puur Utero. This nutritional supplement helps normalise the gonadal function, but can also be used to offer support after birthing or in the case of weak contractions. The heat lasts for 21 days and consists of 4 phases.

• Proestrus: The vulva swells, and there is bleeding. The behavior of the female may change from grumpy to affectionate. The female shows a rejecting attitude towards males. This phase lasts about 7 to 10 days.
• Estrus: Ovulation occurs, and they are ready for fertilization. The female seeks the company of males. The bleeding is lighter red than in the first phase. Estrus lasts about 9 days.
• Metestrus: If the female does not become pregnant, metestrus follows. In this phase, the bleeding stops.
• Anestrus: This is the resting period for the female. After an average of 4 months, a new heat cycle begins.

Pregnancy

The pregnancy of a female dog lasts an average of 63 days. The duration varies and depends on the number of puppies. The more pups, the shorter the pregnancy. Sometimes assistance is needed during and after delivery, for example, in case of weak contractions or for cleaning the uterus. Puur Utero supports a clean uterus after birth and can be used in case of weak contractions.

False Pregnancy

False pregnancy is the behavior that non-pregnant females may exhibit from the heat. The dog starts showing characteristics of a nursing female. In animals that are fertilized, the progesterone level begins to rise from that period. The same happens in unfertilized false pregnant females. Many false pregnant females exhibit different behaviors, such as withdrawal, snappiness, decreased appetite, increased affection, and milk loss. There are supplements that can provide support during this period, such as Puur Pseudo Pregnancy.

Sexual Drive and Hypersexual Behavior

The sexual drive of the male dog increases during puberty. This can lead to mounting behavior, irritability, spraying, and restlessness. Various supplements provide support for bothersome sexual drive in males, such as Puur Hormone Balance.