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Why are my spayed dogs fighting after surgery? How can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old

My two dogs keep fighting with each Other, ever since I got them both spayed they have been growling and attacking each other, it's been a month and they don't stop, it's gotten to the point where they are both tied up separately so they won't see each other. Hazel a maltese mix Chihuahua and daisy is a poodle. It's very frustrating and heart breaking seeing them attack each Other, and seeing them both tired up.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 13th, 2017

I am sorry you are going through this. most of the time this type of behavior can be fixed but it will take lots of time and consistency. I would recommend bringing a trainer into the house to observe how the two dogs interact and where the issues are. I would recommend feeding them separately in different rooms/ kennels because food can stimulate aggression. I would also eliminate all toys because they can fight over that. There is something that is causing stress between the two dogs or even competition for attention driving the aggression. You can try adaptil collars or plug ins through out the house. This is dog pheromone to help decrease stress as well

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