Generally, no, it does not alter their personality. They may have less urge to seek a mate, but it doesn't shift their overall behavior.
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No, there are no studies suggesting that having a litter of puppies before being spayed has any health benefits for dogs.
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There are some common misconceptions that they need for female dogs to have a litter of puppies beforehand. This is not true....
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We generally recommend keeping them calm for the first 10 to 14 days. This is the most important healing time.
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They will indeed lose the specific urge to seek a mate, so most of the time they will stop running away....
My dog urinates all over the house - will spaying or neutering help? - All Animals Veterinary Clinic
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This is not usually an issue with female dogs....
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Absolutely. Veterinarians always ensure that pets are comfortable after the procedure....
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There is pain involved with having any sort of procedure where you're cutting through the skin and going into the abdomen or going into the scrotum...
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Yes, spaying or neutering can prevent future illnesses....
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This is a common misconception....
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The short answer is no, your dog does not have to be spayed or neutered....
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It definitely can help make them less vocal....
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Just like any procedure, there is a little bit of pain associated with it....