FAQ
Here are a few frequently asked questions that many dog owners ask, especially when the question of how to keep male dogs away from females in heat comes up:
Apply “Lust Buster” On The Male Dog
Technically, “Lust Buster” is a blend of essential oils (like peppermint) that are believed to be effective in masking certain scents.
When applied to the male dog’s nose, it temporarily masks the scent produced by a female in estrus.
If you have ever participated in the show ring, you must have come across the product.
It is used to stop the male canines from being distracted by the tempting females in the ring.
Add chlorophyll to her drinking water
This is a method that breeders use to mask the scent of a dog in heat. It is especially useful when you have both male and female dogs that are un-fixed.
Dr. Liz Hanson, veterinarian practicing in California, recommends chlorophyll for dogs to mask bad breath as well as body odor. The same principle can be extended to dogs in heat. Chlorophyll supplements are known to help mask the strong scent that female dogs give off when they are in season.
Many breeders are known to start adding a teaspoon of chlorophyll powder to their bitches’ food before they are due to come in heat.
Chlorophyll is also available in tablet and liquid form. You can add chlorophyll drops/liquid to your pet’s drinking water or crumble the tablet over her food. The great thing about this remedy is that chlorophyll is made from parsley and alfalfa – so it is quite safe and you don’t have to worry about overdosing your pet.
The important thing is to time this supplementation properly: you have to start dosing your pet with chlorophyll before she actually comes in heat and continue throughout her heat cycle. This way, her odor will be greatly minimized when she is in heat.
Essential oils like eucalyptus, lavender, chamomile, and frankincense are safe to use on dogs and their strong aroma can cover the scent of a dog in heat.
However, you must only use them diluted with some carrier oil like coconut or olive oils. Here are the steps for this remedy:
As a dog owner, it is important to know which essential oils are safe and the ones that are toxic to your dog.
Essential oils that are harmful to dogs include, but are not limited to:
When in doubt check with your vet whether the oil you choose is safe for your dog.
Typically, most vets recommend bathing dogs once a month. But if your female dog is in heat, you can bathe her a little more frequently – about 2-3 times a month – and especially while she is having discharge during her heat.
Bathing also helps wash away stains caused by discharge on the fur around your dog’s private parts (in case of long-haired dogs). And when you use a dog shampoo for bathing, its fragrance can also temporarily mask her scent.
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A female dog in heat emits such a powerful scent that male dogs from 3 miles away can smell it. A lot of the information you’ll find online offers snake oil salesman solutions to masking the scent of a female dog in heat. While you can safely and responsibly reduce the smell, no man-made scent is going to eliminate the natural odor calling card of the canine reproductive cycle.
We’ve fact-checked and investigated all the suggestions you’ll find online and took them to an expert in the field of canine breeding.