2007-02-21 07:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Alissa C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Once the reproductive organs (ovaries and uterus) are removed, she will no longer be able to produce the hormones associated with them (estrogen and progesterone).
They can however produce other hormones not related to the reproductive organs, such as thyroid hormones.
2007-02-21 10:17:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally, animals will have long term effects to their health mainly associated with the hormonal changes after removing the reproductive organs. These may include weight gain, urinary incontinence, or decreased stamina. These problems may occur years after an animal has been spayed.
But on the brigh side...
Behavior problems are generally reduced, including roaming, interdog aggression, and anxiety or fear-related problems.
Estrus (heat) behavior, attraction of male dogs, and soiling of surroundings with bloody vaginal secretions are reduced or eliminated.
Infections, cancer, and other diseases of the uterus and ovaries are prevented. Many of these diseases can be life threatening.
Spaying reduces the risk of breast cancer developing later in life. This advantage is only valid if the dog is spayed before 2 ½ years of age, and is most effective if done before her first heat cycle which is at approximately 5-7 months.
Spaying reduces hormonal changes which can interfere with the treatment of certain diseases such as diabetes or epilepsy.
A spayed dog does not contribute to the pet overpopulation problem.
It is important to understand that while these complications do occur, they are the exception rather than the rule. An observant owner, however, may make the recovery much smoother by recognizing problems early and consulting with the vet.
2007-02-21 16:05:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica♥sRRidgebacks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all the hormones have to adjust to the lack of estrogen and lack of progesterone.
2007-02-21 18:01:07 · answer #3 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any hormone changes are over and done with within 30 days of spaying.
*****Dogs do NOT go through menopause.*********
2007-02-21 17:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not sexual related...No organs to produce female hormones
2007-02-21 16:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends... Bitches that were spayed before their first heat will not have hormonal changes. If they were spayed after their first heat, yes they will.
2007-02-21 16:00:09 · answer #6 · answered by Greyhound Girl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and at older ages will actually go into menopause.
2007-02-21 15:56:46 · answer #7 · answered by Meghan H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just like any female they do...they go through a menapause as well....good luck
2007-02-21 16:01:40 · answer #8 · answered by Michael K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dogs are just like humans, except they have 4 legs!!! lol lol
2007-02-25 04:15:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋