Caring for a female dog during her first heat cycle can feel overwhelming for many pet parents. It takes patience, extra care, and some know-how to keep her comfortable while keeping your home clean.

First things first: a dog's heat cycle isn't the same as a human menstrual cycle. Instead of shedding a uterine lining, her body is going through a hormonal symphony that prepares her for potential ...

It’s easy to forget that while we’re enjoying the sun, our dogs are experiencing heat in a completely different and more dangerous way. They can’t tell us when they’re too hot, so it’s our job to ...

Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feels like a bad pet parent during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer ...