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My fixed dog whines every night. Is he smelling females in heat?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
My dog has been wining alot about the same time every night fo a week hes fixed but someone told me that theres alot of females in heat around could it be. He smells them
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Most Helpful Answer
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 25th, 2018
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
If your dog is otherwise acting normally (eating, drinking, peeing, pooping) and not coughing, sneezing, having vomiting or diarrhea then yes, he could be smelling females in heat.
If you are not planning on breeding him it is suggest you have him neutered. Many dogs run away in search of females and they can be difficult to manage. It is healthier for them overall to be neutered if not being used for breeding.
Hope this answers your question. Best wishes!
If your dog is otherwise acting normally (eating, drinking, peeing, pooping) and not coughing, sneezing, having vomiting or diarrhea then yes, he could be smelling females in heat.
If you are not planning on breeding him it is suggest you have him neutered. Many dogs run away in search of females and they can be difficult to manage. It is healthier for them overall to be neutered if not being used for breeding.
Hope this answers your question. Best wishes!
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