Do dogs go through menapause?
Dogs do not go through menopause (cessation of ovulatory cycles) like humans do. Pregnancy at any age has its risks, but for an older dog, the risks of complications (to the adult dog and to the puppies) increase greatly. In addition to the worry of pregnancy, other problems, such as breast cancer and Pyometra (infection of the uterus) can be life-threatening concerns.
