Odd behavior after being spayed...
Two days ago Eowyn got spayed. I was wondering, will it hopefully remove her hiding behavior and moodiness and if so, how long does it usually take for me to see a change in her behavior? I'm hoping, having got her spayed, she would be less high-strung and stop this moodiness and hiding in the bathroom. But, I don't know if it's just me, but she seems to be more nervous and jumpy since we've gotten her fixed. She hasn't eaten a thing (which is probably normal) but she seems more frightened of her food then she was before we got her fixed. Except! She did eat when we brought her home for the first night. She was still groggy and wasn't really thinking, but she ate a small plateful of meat. But now that's she's totally with it, her phobias seem to be more severe. Our Nana was putting a small bowl of biscuits and meat down for her, and her hand was upon the counter and it slipped about half an inch and Eowyn flew almost all across the living room at cheetah speed. I mean she's been frightened of things before, but not to this extent. She was set off by our other dog getting up off his bed this morning. The bed moved a bit upon the tile as he got up and made the smallest of noises and it sent Eowyn into a barking frenzy.
Also last night when I was feeding them, I had both bowls in my hand and as I poured the biscuits into the bowl, Eowyn ran as fast as she could into the bathroom. It's a noise she's heard all her life and she's never reacted like that before. I'm just confused of this behavior. Is this normal for her coming out of surgery? And will it go away in time? Thank you!
Also last night when I was feeding them, I had both bowls in my hand and as I poured the biscuits into the bowl, Eowyn ran as fast as she could into the bathroom. It's a noise she's heard all her life and she's never reacted like that before. I'm just confused of this behavior. Is this normal for her coming out of surgery? And will it go away in time? Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia & Timmy on
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I know from reading your posts that you've had some concerns about her behavior. Apparently this is a change from the normal well behaved and trained dog who joined MyCorgi (Your profile). Since the change came one suddenly, and you haven't been able to figure out what has been frightening her or making her moody, I might suggest a behaviorist. Perhaps they can help you figure out what the issues are. I'm sure there are several in your area. Check around for referrals and references before you spend the money.
I know you're looking for an answer, but unless someone actually observes her behavior and the surroundings/environment when it occurs, it would be hard to give you any kind of answer. I really hope you're able to finally figure out what the issues are for your sake, and hers especially, since she obviously isn't happy.
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Permalink Reply by CaptainCorgi on
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Thanks! Yeah I always say "We need to get Caesar Millan out here." But I don't think we can afford him. We've explained her behavior to our vet and she thought it was very odd, but she also said she has many clients with dogs who act just like her.
When I first got her, these odd behaviors started to show up once she was around 10 months to a year old. I just thought she acted this odd way due to the fact she was an intact female dog. (Because I've always had males and they were the best dogs I could have ever asked for) But since she was my first female, I didn't really think anything of it. Many people kept saying "Oh yes, females have a personality all their own." But now I know it's not because she was an intact female, because we've had her fixed and her behaviors have gotten worse in these two days. The vet put her on medication called Colmicalm or something, she called it Doggy Prozac and she said it should help her relax in about a couple of weeks.
I don't like the fact she's on medication, but if it relaxes her and makes her less stressed, I'm willing to do it. But, it's not like our house is a stressful place. Everyone in our house acts fine and all our animals eat well and are all happy except her. She's the only moody one in our house. Our cat is happy and so is our other dog. His tail is always going and our cat loves us to death and always happy to see us as well as our birds and guinea pigs. I mean sometimes Eowyn acts as if she's been abused! Which is has not. I mean, we take her places ALL the time and walk her in beautiful mountain ranges, rivers, lakes and give her plenty of mental stimulation and plenty of affection. But, she just seems to be so unhappy. I'm offering her all I can and I even thought of rehoming her. But our Nana doesn't like the sound of it because she's afraid someone might take her and start to neglect her because of her behavior. But, if someone could take her and offer her more than what we are and make her happy I'm willing to do so... I'm just being torn up by it...
I've had a lot of experience with dogs and I have been around dogs since the day i was born and I've never dealt with anything so confusing before. Thanks so much!
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I think before you dismiss the idea of a behaviorist, call and find out what the fees would be for a consultation (in home). Then, save your pennies anyway you can. I know one family who went without cable or movie rentals and fast food for two months just so they could get a behaviorist's opinion, befor they gave up and looked at rehoming. Also, have you checked with a local breeder or the breeder you got her from? They can be an invaluable resource at times like this, cause they've probably seen everything as far as behavior goes. Don't give up too soon. You've had her for quite a long time and apparently something has changed. Finding out what it is and salvaging your relationship is worth small sacrifices.
Someone should actually observe the behavior in your home/environment before they could give you any kind of an intelligent answer, though.
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Well I would have to cut out a lot more then because we don't eat fast food or rent movies, money is too tight for us to do things like that. We usually just eat leftovers for about a week, lol. But, yes, I will check into the behaviorist's prices. I don't know of any breeders around here, but the breeder we got her from past away about a month or so ago. He was very old. Poor guy...
Thank you for the advice, and I will try and contact any behaviorists around here. Thank you!
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Permalink Reply by Sam on
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I am thinking I recall that the vet said she was coming into season again when she went in for surgery? If this is the case it is likely the behavior is due to the changing hormones and not the surgery. Hopefully in time she will return to her old self and maybe become more mellow.
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Yeah, she was about to come into season the vet said. I do hope so! Thank you. :-)
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