Absolute panic since being spayed

Getting your pet neutered or spayed is never something to be taken lightly, as it plays a massive role both physiologically and behaviourally. Testosterone and progesterone are vital to an individual’s emotional state, affecting the brain through specific chemical reactions. In particular, they help to inhibit fear, anxiety, and stress. It’s actually quite common for vets to suggest castrating a so-called "dominant" dog to curb his behaviour. And while it often does the trick, you have to understand the real reason why. It’s simply because the dog loses confidence in his own abilities. From an emotional perspective, it’s not ideal, but it suits the owners because they focus more on what’s visible (the behaviour) than what isn’t (the emotional state, or how the dog feels deep down). In some cases, the chemical reactions triggered by progesterone or testosterone maintain the balance between fear and confidence, and neutering simply shatters that balance. It’s also worth knowing that some Nordic countries have actually banned neutering, as it’s viewed as an infringement on animal welfare and is considered a criminal offence punishable by prison.