Used to describe the time when an animal can mate, referring specifically to females. You should separate the male dogs when the female is on heat.
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Not for Humans
While this phrase applies to animals, it's not appropriate for describing human fertility periods. Unlike animals, we don't say a woman is 'on heat'; we use different terms.
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Behavioral Clues
Animals may exhibit noticeable behavior changes, such as being more vocal or restless. My cat must be on heat – she's been meowing non-stop and rubbing against everything.