Separating a female in heat from a male prevents pregnancy
According to the Humane Society of the United States, an estimated six to eight million dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year, and shelters euthanize three to four million of those animals. With such a large pet overpopulation, a responsible dog owner must take steps to ensure that his male dog does not breed with his female dog when she is in heat.
Instructions
1. Arrange separate areas in your house for your male and female dogs. Use pet gates, crates and doors to ensure that neither dog will escape from their area to mate with the other. Supervise each dog as much as possible during the female's heat cycle.
2. Pay equal attention to both the male and female dog as they can smell each other and become agitated and restless. Sit calmly with each dog, pet each one gently and talk to them in a soothing voice. Brush your dogs if they enjoy it and feed them special treats.
3. Give your female dog Chlorophyll tablets at the beginning of her heat cycle to mask her seasonal odor. Chlorophyll is usually available from health stores and is non-toxic to dogs.
4. Keep your female dog indoors unless she needs to potty. If you have a fenced yard, supervise your female dog while she is pottying outdoors to ensure no male dogs jump the fence and attempt to mate.
5. Consider spaying and neutering. If you do not plan to breed either dog, these procedures will prevent unwanted pregnancies and possibly prolong the life of each dog.
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