Having two dogs is wonderful, most of the time. They always have someone to play with, just like a kid who has a sibling. Of course, they can engage in some undesirable behaviors, just like human children.
It’s normal to have concerns if you have a spayed female and an unneutered male. Can it lead to problems between them? Will the male be sexually attracted to her?
Are Spayed Dogs Still Attractive to Male Dogs?
Your dog may have been spayed, but despite your efforts, she continues to attract male dogs. If this attraction started out of the blue, you are right to wonder what’s going on because she isn’t supposed to be attractive to male dogs anymore.
My spayed female dog still attracts males
In the end, it’s a very complicated question to ask whether a female dog who has been spayed can still attract male partners.
I’ve looked into some of the most prevalent explanations for why your spayed female dog still attracts male mates, as well as some remedies that could assist you in finding a solution.
What it means when a female dog is spayed
Understanding what it means for a female dog to be spayed is necessary before we can fully address the question of why spayed female dogs may attract males.
Your female dog still has her ovaries, oviducts, uterine horns, and uterus if she hasn’t been spayed. If your dog is ‘intact’ in this way (i. e. intact (i.e., with their reproductive organs still in place), which indicates that they are procreative.
The medical term for a female being spayed is ovariohysterectomy (OHE). This surgery involves removing your dog’s reproductive organs and in turn their capacity to reproduce. Because your dog’s reproductive organs are removed, this means that the production of oestrogen and progesterone – the hormones responsible for triggering a dog’s heat cycle – are halted.
The heat cycle of a female dog is essential for luring male dogs. Strong pheromones are released by female dogs when they are in heat to signal that they are “available.”
These pheromones alert male dogs in the area that there is a female dog available for mating, and the male dog will follow the scent to locate the female dog and mate with her.
FAQ
Will a spayed dog still try to mate?
Even though a dog’s mounting or masturbation isn’t always prevented by neutering, it does lessen his sexual drive, especially if the behavior is brought on by the presence of a female dog that is in heat. Similarly, think about spaying your intact female dog if you have one.
Why is my male dog obsessed with my female spayed dog?
When an ovarian or uterine tissue fragment is accidentally left behind during a spay procedure, the affected animal may go into heat and attract males.
Do spayed dogs still go in heat?
The entire reproductive system, including the uterus and ovaries, is surgically removed when your dog is spayed. As a result, your spayed dog is no longer in heat or has ovaries or produces estrogen.
Are male dogs attracted to females?
Because all dogs and people are unique, it is impossible to definitively say whether or not dogs are more attracted to one gender than the other. However, dogs generally have a tendency to be drawn to a particular set of behaviors that are primarily displayed by adult women. It’s not that dogs are exclusively attracted to female adults.