Dogs after sterilization surgery must be fed an appropriate amount. Maintaining a quality diet is the key to weight control, but do not overfeed the dog. Because controlling the weight is very important for dogs after neutering. Usually, the number of dogs that are overweight after neutering is twice that of ordinary dogs.

There may be many reasons why dogs gain weight after neutering, and different genders have different reasons:

1. Male dog

Before the sterilization operation, male dogs will consume a lot of energy to find a mate; after neutering, male dogs no longer need to look for female dogs. Although the opportunities to consume physical energy are reduced, the caloric intake is not reduced. Therefore, after male dogs are neutered, their caloric consumption is reduced, resulting in increased fat accumulation.

The way to improve it is to increase the amount of exercise of male dogs after sterilization surgery. After surgery, male dogs tend to become lazier and less active due to the decrease in hormones. At this time, the dog owner should force the male dog to play games and take walks every day. Walking the dog more often is also a good way.

2. Female Dog

Most of the weight gain of female dogs after sterilization comes from changes in body hormones after surgery. In addition, the secretion of estrogen may actually suppress appetite for some dog breeds.

In addition, genetically speaking, some dog breeds are prone to being overweight. For example, Labrador, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Shetland, etc. After ligation, the body's tendency to gain weight will be more obvious.

If a neutered dog does not limit its food intake, it will eat too quickly. Studies have pointed out that spayed dogs need to use low calories to maintain an ideal weight; in addition, dog owners should also pay attention to the degree of obesity of the female dog. When you cannot easily touch the ribs of the female dog, you will know that the dog is overweight. Requires a lot of activity.

The way to lose weight is: 1. Reduce caloric intake; 2. Increase the number of activities, or both in parallel. If you find that your obese dog is difficult to obey, it is best to consult your veterinarian.