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Upsurge of hormones after spaying?
My youngster mixed breed, mostly Rat with some Boston terrier (terrorist)
was spayed 2 weeks ago. At 5 months, one week of age. We pushed it up inside the age 6 month mark because we are going on an extended vacation and didn't want to delay. Our vet gave the ok, and did her surgery. Textbook outcome, no complications, stitches out, healed up fine. I know, I know, she's a terrier. But in the last couple of days, she has been particularly aggressive. She and our other dog play constantly, and it has always been good natured banter and bitey face, one or the other laying on top of their playmate.. lots of tumbling, running and general rough-housing. But in the last couple of days, the youngster "tone" has changed. And especially since we threw new toys in the mix. The little one, gets snitty, raises her upper lip in a ugly, aggressive expression and doesn't back down. The playmate, a Boston, who is usually top dog, replies with a "I'm really going to kick your ass in lightning speed" kind of tone. I'm wondering if A. the youngster has a surge of hormonal activity since her surgery. (kind of the body adjusting and not getting it quite right yet) B. Is she just trying to move up the rank? C. or is it just some adolescent behavior, and just like any "kid" she's pushing her luck every which way she can. How much should I intervene? Perry |
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"Perry Templeton" wrote in message
.. . My youngster mixed breed, mostly Rat with some Boston terrier (terrorist) was spayed 2 weeks ago. At 5 months, one week of age. We pushed it up inside the age 6 month mark because we are going on an extended vacation and didn't want to delay. Our vet gave the ok, and did her surgery. Textbook outcome, no complications, stitches out, healed up fine. I know, I know, she's a terrier. But in the last couple of days, she has been particularly aggressive. She and our other dog play constantly, and it has always been good natured banter and bitey face, one or the other laying on top of their playmate.. lots of tumbling, running and general rough-housing. But in the last couple of days, the youngster "tone" has changed. And especially since we threw new toys in the mix. The little one, gets snitty, raises her upper lip in a ugly, aggressive expression and doesn't back down. The playmate, a Boston, who is usually top dog, replies with a "I'm really going to kick your ass in lightning speed" kind of tone. I'm wondering if A. the youngster has a surge of hormonal activity since her surgery. (kind of the body adjusting and not getting it quite right yet) B. Is she just trying to move up the rank? C. or is it just some adolescent behavior, and just like any "kid" she's pushing her luck every which way she can. How much should I intervene? It may very well be all of the above. The age is right for challenging behavior. The hormones are still leaving the body and, as a woman I think most of us can relate to hormonal changes & their behavioral effects. I'd let the Boston handle the youngster except for things that you feel are general household rules that need to be reinforced. If she's trying to adjust her position in the home then you'll have to let her work that out with the other dog. Give it a couple of weeks and see what happens. -- Tara |
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"Perry Templeton" wrote in message
.. . My youngster mixed breed, mostly Rat with some Boston terrier (terrorist) was spayed 2 weeks ago. At 5 months, one week of age. We pushed it up inside the age 6 month mark because we are going on an extended vacation and didn't want to delay. Our vet gave the ok, and did her surgery. Textbook outcome, no complications, stitches out, healed up fine. I know, I know, she's a terrier. But in the last couple of days, she has been particularly aggressive. She and our other dog play constantly, and it has always been good natured banter and bitey face, one or the other laying on top of their playmate.. lots of tumbling, running and general rough-housing. But in the last couple of days, the youngster "tone" has changed. And especially since we threw new toys in the mix. The little one, gets snitty, raises her upper lip in a ugly, aggressive expression and doesn't back down. The playmate, a Boston, who is usually top dog, replies with a "I'm really going to kick your ass in lightning speed" kind of tone. I'm wondering if A. the youngster has a surge of hormonal activity since her surgery. (kind of the body adjusting and not getting it quite right yet) B. Is she just trying to move up the rank? C. or is it just some adolescent behavior, and just like any "kid" she's pushing her luck every which way she can. How much should I intervene? It may very well be all of the above. The age is right for challenging behavior. The hormones are still leaving the body and, as a woman I think most of us can relate to hormonal changes & their behavioral effects. I'd let the Boston handle the youngster except for things that you feel are general household rules that need to be reinforced. If she's trying to adjust her position in the home then you'll have to let her work that out with the other dog. Give it a couple of weeks and see what happens. -- Tara |
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"Perry Templeton" wrote in message
.. . My youngster mixed breed, mostly Rat with some Boston terrier (terrorist) was spayed 2 weeks ago. At 5 months, one week of age. We pushed it up inside the age 6 month mark because we are going on an extended vacation and didn't want to delay. Our vet gave the ok, and did her surgery. Textbook outcome, no complications, stitches out, healed up fine. I know, I know, she's a terrier. But in the last couple of days, she has been particularly aggressive. She and our other dog play constantly, and it has always been good natured banter and bitey face, one or the other laying on top of their playmate.. lots of tumbling, running and general rough-housing. But in the last couple of days, the youngster "tone" has changed. And especially since we threw new toys in the mix. The little one, gets snitty, raises her upper lip in a ugly, aggressive expression and doesn't back down. The playmate, a Boston, who is usually top dog, replies with a "I'm really going to kick your ass in lightning speed" kind of tone. I'm wondering if A. the youngster has a surge of hormonal activity since her surgery. (kind of the body adjusting and not getting it quite right yet) B. Is she just trying to move up the rank? C. or is it just some adolescent behavior, and just like any "kid" she's pushing her luck every which way she can. How much should I intervene? It may very well be all of the above. The age is right for challenging behavior. The hormones are still leaving the body and, as a woman I think most of us can relate to hormonal changes & their behavioral effects. I'd let the Boston handle the youngster except for things that you feel are general household rules that need to be reinforced. If she's trying to adjust her position in the home then you'll have to let her work that out with the other dog. Give it a couple of weeks and see what happens. -- Tara |
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"Tee" wrote: The hormones are still leaving the body To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. |
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"Tee" wrote: The hormones are still leaving the body To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. |
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"Tee" wrote: The hormones are still leaving the body To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. |
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Sionnach wrote:
To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. I'd like more information on this. Where is the testosterone produced in a spayed female's body? Could someone put this in lay terms for me? I won't understand anything too technical. --Lia |
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Sionnach wrote:
To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. I'd like more information on this. Where is the testosterone produced in a spayed female's body? Could someone put this in lay terms for me? I won't understand anything too technical. --Lia |
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Sionnach wrote:
To be precise- at least according to what I've read- the *estrogen* level is dropping, which means the proportional level of testosterone is rising. I'd like more information on this. Where is the testosterone produced in a spayed female's body? Could someone put this in lay terms for me? I won't understand anything too technical. --Lia |
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