Did your female dogs character change after you had her spayed?

Question

Did you notice any changes in your dog after you had her spayed? Attitude, gain weight..ect.

Answer 1

Why should I sterilize my pet?

A longer, healthier life for your pet: Older female dogs are quite susceptible to reproductive tract infections and disorders, which simply do not occur in spayed females. An unsterilized female dog has a 14 times greater chance of developing mammary cancer than she would have, had she been spayed.
No heat periods: A female in heat must be closely watched for her entire heat period. In dogs, this is approximately 21 days, every six months.
No litters: Taking care of a litter of puppies is a large responsibility and is both costly and time-consuming.
A more manageable pet: A neutered male dog is considerably less aggressive than an unsterilized male and therefore, less subject to injury.
A better urban environment: Eliminating the surplus of stray and unwanted animals will lead naturally to fewer animal-related problems.

What does sterilization involve?

Surgical sterilization is a safe, short and simple operation. Dogs are resilient patients; they are back on their feet within a day of surgery.

A spay operation involves surgical removal of the female reproductive tract. It is important to realize that in "seasonal" animals, such as dogs, these organs become active only when the animal is in heat, so spaying does not result in a major hormonal problem. A spayed female dog is just as she is when not in heat, only permanently so.
Neutering a male pet involves surgical removal of the testes. As with spayed females, neutering has little effect on hormonal balance. The one exception is testosterone, a hormone responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics such as roaming and zealous territoriality. Reducing these characteristics by neutering animals makes them more manageable and easier to live with.
The best age to spay a female dog or cat is between five and six months. Males should be neutered between the ages of six and nine months. Adult animals can be sterilized without problems. Consult with your veterinarian to determine the best time for your pet.

Myths & Misconceptions

"Spaying will make her fat and lazy": Not true . A pet's owner controls the animal's food intake and exercise program. Obesity in animals is a result of overeating, laziness, or a boring environment.
"It's not natural": Of course it isn't natural, but neither is the situation in which domestic animals now find themselves. They are no longer " wild ". Man has encouraged their dependence to the point where humans are not responsible for their care and their control. Sterilization is the only permanent control currently available.
"I can find homes for my pet's litters": Famous last words. Those nice friends and neighbours may become tired of your pets when they are no longer cute and cuddly. At that point, they will be given away, or brought to an animal shelter. Then it will be difficult to find homes for them, with so many puppies and kittens being available. Your litters are no different from anyone else's litters.
"Children should witness the miracle of birth": What about the miracle of death? Because of pet overpopulation, the average life-span of those animals will be two years, instead of the normal twelve to twenty. There are not enough good homes, even for your animals.
"It's too expensive": Caring for litters of kittens or puppies can be far more expensive than having an adult pet sterilized.

Answer 2

Generally, the answer is no. However, they can become a bit quieter if they were boystrous beforehand. But my black lab was done at 6 mths or so and is now 2 1/2 yrs old and she has not gained weight as such but just grown up - she still loves to play and go 'walkies' and bombs around full bore in the paddock - but when in the house she just snoozes on her bed - very obedient but still good fun

Answer 3

I have heard that when you spay your dog that they calm down a little bit. Last year I bought a Rottweiler and she was always hi- per. I asked the vet if she would calm down and he told me probably not! After I got her spayed she did NOT change at all! The vet was right about my dog anyway.

Answer 4

Yes some change, they do gain weight, and she eats the good expensive stuff, plus she needs an attitude adjustment by another dog.Where do you think the word ***** came from?( pms is no longer for your pooch but being the ***** she is, gives the meaning a good name.

Answer 5

If you let her cycle through heat once, you shouldn't notice any change in personality or attitude, or weight gain for that matter.

Answer 6

no the character of the dog doesn't change, but you do have to watch what you feed them because there will gain weight

Answer 7

Twice with 2 different females. No change what so ever.

Answer 8

nope. All that stuff is a lie. Getting your dog fixed at an early age is the best thing that you can do for your pet.

Answer 9

NOPE NO CHANGES..except she'll never get mammory cancer and some other estrogen fed cancers...and no more heat cycles, more calm

Answer 10

yes