When your dog is in heat, walking her can make you feel a bit like the Pied Piper luring a pack of enthusiastic male dogs through the streets. Intact strays may literally come running when they smell your dog, while those safely fenced in their yard will try desperately to get out. Its her scent that makes them come running, and run they will from up to three miles away. You can never eliminate your females heat scent completely, but you can reduce it so she attracts less attention.
The simplest way to handle your dogs come-hither aroma is to make sure youre not spreading it around. âKeep your dog insideâ as much as possible. When she is in the yard, make sure she is never there alone and always has supervision. Close the windows in your house when she is inside so that her scent stays as contained as possible.
Even if your dog normally toilets in your yard, take her for walks at potty break time while she is in heat. This will keep her from urinating all over your property and leaving behind a tempting aroma. The more contained and controlled you keep her scent, the fewer males will enjoy it and come over for a visit.
Keeping your dog clean during her heat cycle minimizes her scent and keeps any discharge under control. Some owners achieve cleanliness by bathing their dog regularly using a mild shampoo that wont irritate her skin. Others prefer to spot clean, periodically dampening a clean cloth and wiping down their dogs rear end.
Ultimately, it may not be your choice at all. While you may favor a particular cleaning method, your dog may prefer the other. Females can get a little cranky when theyre in heat, so go with the method with which your dog seems most comfortable.
Disposable dog grooming wipes are an easy-to-use solution. Earth Rated Dog Wipes have soothing ingredients such as all natural shea butter, aloe, and chamomile so they wont irritate your dogs tender areas.
Widely available and easy to use, female dog in heat sprays such as âscented sprays and essential oilsâ can help mask your dogs odor during her time. Menthol spray for dogs in heat emits a strong odor which helps to disguise your dogs smell. If you dislike the scent, you can also try products with scents of lavender, wintergreen, peppermint, eucalyptus, or clove.
Bodhi Dog Natural Pet Cologne Deodorant Spray comes in 10 different scents, so you can choose one that appeals to you. Theres even a sugar cookie fragrance when you want an alternative to herbal scents.
No matter what scent you choose, know that it will likely seem fairly potent. You are, after all, attempting to cover a scent that you can never completely eliminate. If youre bothered by certain smells or prone to headaches, masking your dogs odor with another may not be the best choice for you and your dog.
Use menthol spray or balm
Probably the easiest and most effective way to mask your dog’s scent is to apply some menthol on their body. For one, dogs absolutely hate the smell of menthol. And second, you can find a bunch of menthol products (sprays, lotions, balms) in almost any pet shop.
All you have to do is rub/spray some of the menthol between their shoulders and on their tail. The strong smell will automatically cover up your dog’s odor and keep male canines at a distance.
You can also apply some menthol on your dog before taking them out for a walk. Just be careful not to apply it on broken skin or any area that your dog can lick, as menthol can cause digestive upset if consumed.
Where to buy menthol spray for dogs?
Menthol spray for dogs its safe to be bought from vet or specialized pet pharmacy. Be sure to check every website before buying online. Check the reviews or the products to be from a trusted company.
*Disclaimer: Do not treat this article as medical advice. Keep in mind to ask the vet first. Do not use menthol spray without talking to a specialist.
Clean your dog’s privates frequently
During their heat cycles, female dogs will have a discharge that can spread their scent all over the place. But by cleaning up their private parts, you can both mask their odor and prevent bacterial infections.
We recommend using a scented shampoo made specifically for dogs to wash the privates. Also, make sure the shampoo is pH balanced as harsh chemicals can irritate the delicate skin on those areas.
First, take your dog to the bathroom and pour some warm water over their rear end. Gently shampoo the area while wearing a glove and remove any visible residue on their fur. Then, rinse the area with water and dry it with a towel.
Most dogs will naturally be grumpy during their heat cycles and protest when being washed. If you have trouble with the first method, you can use dog grooming wipes to clean their private parts instead. Using wipes is more convenient and saves time compared to washing and drying your dog 2 to 3 times a day.
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