Do dogs go through menopause?

Menopause is defined as the cessation of monthly cycles. Unlike humans, dogs do not go through menopause, as canines do not have a monthly cycle. Rather, they go into estrus (also known as heat) every six months or so. read more

The menopause is commonly defined as the cessation of a female’s reproductive cycle (estrus for dogs, monthly for women) and the end of the childbearing period of that female’s life. Unlike humans, dogs do not experience a menopause. read more

Many of the symptoms women experience around the time of menopause are related to declining levels of estrogen and progesterone. Since spaying results in a similar situation for dogs, the question of whether they experience something akin to menopause can arise. read more