Dogs will gain weight after sterilization

After sterilization, the body hormones of dogs will change. The dogs will no longer look for partners to mate, and the amount of exercise will be significantly reduced. After a dog has been neutered, the body's level of conversion of protein in food is significantly reduced, making it easier to accumulate fat.

The impact of sterilization on dogs

Neuteration is a measure that people come up with for the health of dogs and to control the number of stray dogs. The effects on dogs are as follows:

1. Loss of reproductive ability

Neutered dogs can no longer reproduce, and there is no time for hormonal agitation, which may cause some dogs to become depressed. At this time, the owner needs to comfort the dog more so that it can experience other aspects of fun and regain its confidence.

2. Hormone changes in the body

Neutering will cause hormone changes in the dog's body, leading to some changes in the dog, such as personality changes, and the dog turning from violent to docile.

3. Changes in the probability of disease

For male dogs, it can reduce the risk of prostate disease. For female dogs, it can reduce the risk of breast cancer and reduce the chance of pyometra. But neutering may also lead to an increased risk of bone cancer, and neutering can reduce thyroid function.

Precautions for neutering dogs

1. Time

Generally speaking, it is best to neuter female dogs after their first heat. Because the female dog has gone through an estrus, the pituitary gland, ovaries and the entire hormonal cycle have gone through it. At this time, the female dog's sexual orientation is stable, and all aspects of personality and development have reached the most complete stage. It is the best time for sterilization surgery.

It is best to neuter male dogs after 8 months. Dogs have passed the stage of sexual maturity and are better for physical development.

2. Go to a regular pet hospital

Because some illegal small clinics have poor conditions in all aspects and cannot guarantee anesthesia and surgical conditions. It may cause the dog to have accidents during the surgery.

3. Fasting of food and water

The dog needs to eat and drink 6-8 hours before surgery to avoid vomiting and foreign matter choking into the respiratory tract during or after surgery.