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yes. when an animal gets spayed they become less active. when they are recovering they sleep and lie down. If you feed it too much it will gain weight.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNeutering male dogs generally leads to less activity, more eating (unless regulated), and thus weight gain/obesity. Neutering also leads to prostate cancer, and cognitive impairment.
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∙ 13y agoIf a dog gets spayed it will not affect weight.
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∙ 14y agoIt`s usually hormonal.
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Do spayed females have menses?
Spayed female cats and dogs do not menstruate.
Can female dogs never have a heat?
Only if they are spayed.
Why do female dogs have a monthly discharge after being spayed?
they shouldnt, thats a problem, talk to your vet.. thats not normal..
Are female dogs less likely to have health problems if they have at least one litter of puppies before being spayed?
Female dogs are not less likely to have health problems if they have at least one litter of puppies before being spayed. That is a common myth, but it is untrue. Spaying actually helps to prevent some health issues.
If a dog is fixed will she still have a period?
She will no longer have a period because when she gets spayed all the vet is doing is taking out her reproductive organs
Diseases that older female dogs get that aren't spayed?
Unspayed females have shorter lifespans and tend to develop mammary cancer easier than a spayed female.
Why has your dog has got womb infection?
This is very common in female dogs who have not been spayed. Either that, or they get endrometritus That is why it is advisable to get them spayed.
Can two dogs have puppies when one is spayed and the other is not?
Spaying is the removal of the ovaries from a female dog. No dog that is spayed can have puppies. No female dog can have puppies with another female dog. If you are asking about a male dog, the correct term is neutered, not spayed.
How do you keep your dogs weight down after shes been spayed?
To keep your dogs weight down after she has been spayed watch her food portions. Cut back on treats and make sure she gets plenty of exercise.
How long is it to get a female dog fixed?
The female should be spayed (fixed) at about 6 months. Some believe that she should have a litter before being spayed, but the only thing that does is add more unwanted dogs to the dog pound.
What do you call a spayed female dog?
Spaying is for female animals. Neutering is for male animals. Both procedures make it impossible for a pet to reproduce: a spayed female cat/dog cannot get pregnant, and a neutered male cat/dog cannot impregnate a female.
What risks do female dogs have if they aren't spayed?
They risk getting pregnant and having puppies. Most cities have dog pounds that are filled with living dogs that nobody wants. Most of these dogs will be killed after a while. So it's better usually for female dogs to be spayed, so they won't have more puppies.
