do dogs behavior change after spaying

When we decided to perform sterilization surgery on our female dog at home, we were filled with considerations for its long-term health. We hope that through sterilization, it can avoid the troubles of estrus, reduce the risk of reproductive system diseases, and have a healthier and more stable life. However, at the same time as making this decision, there is inevitably a hint of concern in our hearts: will the behavior of the female dog change after sterilization?

The sterilization surgery for female dogs mainly involves removing the ovaries and uterus, which can cause significant changes in hormone levels in the female dog's body. Before sterilization, the estrogen and progesterone levels in the female dog's body fluctuate with the estrous cycle, and these hormones have a significant impact on the dog's behavior. After sterilization, hormone levels significantly decrease and there are no longer periodic changes, which often trigger a series of behavioral changes.

From a personality perspective, many female dogs become more gentle after sterilization. During estrus, female dogs may become restless and emotionally unstable due to the influence of hormones, and are prone to behaviors such as barking and urinating. After sterilization, as hormone levels stabilize, the irritability caused by estrus will gradually decrease, and the female dog will become quieter and more stable. A female dog that may have shown aggression towards other dogs or strangers will also experience a decrease in aggression after sterilization. They are no longer as easily provoked as before, but can interact more peacefully with people and animals around them. We watched as the mother dog went from being impatient in the past to being gentle now, and our hearts were filled with satisfaction, as if seeing it find inner peace and making our relationship with it more harmonious.

In terms of activity level, female dogs may also experience changes after sterilization. After sterilization, some female dogs may experience a relative decrease in activity due to their bodies no longer being stimulated by estrus hormones. During estrus, female dogs may exhibit excessive activity, attempting to find a mate, and after sterilization, this active behavior driven by estrus will gradually disappear. They may be more inclined to rest quietly and their sleep time may also increase. However, this does not mean that all female dogs will do the same. Some female dogs, after sterilization, recover their health and no longer suffer from discomfort during estrus, but instead become more lively and energetic. They will actively participate in various activities and interact and play with their owners. We will be pleasantly surprised to find that the mother dog seems to have been reborn, enjoying life in a completely new posture.

The interaction between the mother dog and its owner may also change after sterilization. During estrus, female dogs may have different levels of attention towards their owners due to their physiological state, sometimes appearing clingy, and sometimes resisting their owners' intimacy due to irritability. After sterilization, the emotions of the female dog become more stable, often relying more on its owner and yearning for their love and companionship. They will be more willing to actively approach their owners, seeking touch and embrace, and the emotional bond between them will become stronger. We can truly feel the trust and dependence of the mother dog on us, and every intimate interaction with it is like telling the deep emotions between us.

In addition, some special behaviors of female dogs, such as marking territory, may also decrease after sterilization. During estrus, female dogs will mark their territory with urine to attract the opposite sex. After sterilization, this marking behavior will significantly decrease, and the home will no longer be filled with a strong smell of urine, and the living environment will become cleaner. This is undoubtedly a delightful change for us, making our lives more comfortable.

However, we also need to understand that every female dog is a unique individual, and behavioral changes after sterilization are not absolute. Some female dogs may only show slight behavioral changes, or even almost no changes in certain aspects. Moreover, changes in behavior are not only determined by sterilization surgery, but also closely related to the mother dog's original personality, living environment, and the care and guidance provided by the owner after surgery.

In the days after the female dog is neutered, we should give it more care and patience. Pay attention to its behavioral changes, understand the discomfort and adjustments it may face. Provide it with a quiet, warm, and comfortable resting environment to help it recover as soon as possible. In terms of diet, it is necessary to adjust the intake of food reasonably according to changes in its activity level, in order to avoid obesity caused by reduced activity. Meanwhile, spend more time playing and interacting with it, making it feel that our love remains unchanged.

Every time we spend time with our mother dog after sterilization, every time we witness its changes, it is a process of deepening our emotional connection with it. We look forward to the mother dog growing up happily and enjoying a wonderful life even after sterilization. We are willing to use this unwavering love to accompany it in adapting to physical and behavioral changes, and together create more precious memories. Let us walk through every warm day with our mother dog, under mutual love and protection, and let this profound emotion become even richer in the years, becoming the most precious asset in our lives.