Do dogs have menopause?

Older, intact female dogs -- those who haven't been spayed -- don't experience menopause in the way aging women do, but their fertility decreases as they age. Older, intact female dogs -- those who haven't been spayed -- don't experience menopause in the way aging women do, but their fertility decreases as they age. read more

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

Female dogs do not experience menopause, although their cycles will become irregular and fertility becomes unpredictable as the become older. Dogs over around 7 or 8 years are usually considered no longer appropriate for breeding, but can still remain fertile. read more