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My dog’s first heat, what to expect and when to expect it?

My dog’s first heat, what to expect and when to expect it?

Your dog's first heat can occur from 5 months of age and involves a series of physical, hormonal and behavioral changes. We analyze how and when your puppy's first heat will arrive and we give you tips to take care of her at that stage and live her life normally and without surprises. • Heat is the period in which females begin to ovulate and allow a male to mount them in order to reproduce. • Appears around 8 months of age on average, usually lasts 5-9 days and normally occurs 1 week after the first signs of heat, bleeding,…
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Why is August the month of cats?

Why is August the month of cats?

August... the month of cats. Do you know the real reason why August is said to be the month of cats? This is because August is the brightest month of the year, having the longest days of light, and this is directly related to the reproductive cycle of our beloved cats. In the southern hemisphere, the month of August heralds the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Although it is still a cold month, the days are beginning to get longer and there are more hours of daylight each day. In addition, the central hours of the day…
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