What Happens Right After a Dog Finishes Its Heat Cycle?

When a dog has just finished its heat cycle, the heat-related behavior changes gradually decrease or stop, such as frequent urination, interest in male dogs, clinginess, wandering off, appetite changes, and unusual irritability or anxiety.

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If the owner notices the heat has ended and has no intention of breeding the dog, it is a good time to take it to a pet hospital for spaying.