2007-02-03 07:08:48 · 12 answers · asked by Bridget 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Spaying does NOT change attitude/personality...it is waht it is...period. The only thing it changes is hormonal driven behaviors.
Spaying does NOT cause weight gain..consuming excess calories causes weight gain.Spaying does NOT cause a dog to become less active either.
2007-02-03 08:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically no. None of my bitches has changed at all on spaying. To not say don't, given that this desires to be done, above all if she's lively like this - she's no longer going to take to being restrained for three weeks, twice a 12 months!! Spay by way of all manner, but also get her into some coaching lessons!! Add simply as with men, the only simple task with neutering is not any pups. The leisure is a lottery. She is going to relax as soon as she's around 2 years. I would just add that castration within the male could cut back aggression in view that castration method eliminating the testosterone.
2016-08-10 14:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spaying – The Positive Side
Spaying removes the risk of pregnancy.
Pet overpopulation is a serious issue and by allowing your dog to have litters, you are adding to the problem. Finding homes for your new family additions is not as easy as you may think. Even if you choose to keep the puppies, you now have the additional cost of vaccines, parasite control, toys and food for several pets. In addition to costs, the health of the mother can be in jeopardy during delivery. Some new mothers can have serious complications delivering puppies and can even develop health problems during nursing. All these potential problems can be avoided by spaying your dog.
Spaying makes for a cleaner, calmer dog.
Without the drive to mate, your dog may be quieter and not prone to an incessant need to seek out a mate. The spayed dog no longer attracts males and their annoying advances and serenades. Dogs won't have a bloody discharge for several days while they are in heat. Without proper protective products, the discharge can stain sofas, bedding and carpets. Spayed pets are also easier to get along with. They tend to be more gentle and affectionate.
Spaying keeps your dog healthier.
A final positive aspect of spaying your dog is that spayed pets tend to have fewer health problems. Spaying is the removal of the ovaries and uterus. Without these organs, ovarian cysts, uterine infections and cancer of the reproductive tract are no longer a concern. Studies have shown that dogs spayed before puberty have a significantly lower chance of developing breast cancer than unspayed dogs or dogs spayed later in life.
Spaying – The Negative Side
Spaying means sterilization.
Spaying will result in the sterilization of your dog, and she will no longer have the ability to become pregnant. If you wish to breed your dog, spaying should not be done.
Spaying may cause weight gain.
Some pets may gain weight after spaying. Unspayed animals typically have a strong mating desire and can expend a lot of energy seeking a mate and reproducing. Without this energy burden, your dog may eat the same amount but not burn off as many calories. Cutting back on her food can help reduce the weight gain but it is still something to be concerned about.
Spaying makes some dogs less active.
Pets that have been spayed tend to be less active. If a more sedentary dog is not for you, spaying may not be the best option.
2007-02-03 07:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Syetta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've never noticed a difference in my dogs after being spayed,there usually pretty young when they have it done.In the long run it save a lot of health problems, and unwanted puppies.
2007-02-03 07:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by brneyedgirl70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my experience and I've had several. Whatever their personality was before continues. Don't expect improvement in behavior - it stays the same.
The advantages to spaying are "birth control" and not having to deal with heat - well worth your investment! There are too many puppies out there that need good homes.
2007-02-03 07:17:25 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had any of my females' temperaments change much, if at all, after spaying. The only difference is that they don't go through heats (and they can get pretty nuts when they're in season!)
2007-02-03 07:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes spaying will reduce aggression in a dog.
2007-02-03 07:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by David A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no it does not. we always have our dogs fixed. it will not change there attitude. I have 4 dogs and they are the happiest dogs ever.
2007-02-03 07:46:34 · answer #8 · answered by shan_129 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will help that he won't want to "roam" around looking for a mate.
It also calms them down some.
2007-02-03 07:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by jlb_59 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean getting sprayed by a skunk?
2007-02-03 07:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋