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Why is my dog less affectionate with husband after hospital stay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lakeland Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 3 months old | 23 lbs

Why is honey not so affectionate with my husband since he came out of a two month hospital stay

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 22nd, 2018

Coming from a long hospital stay your husband smells different. He lost the "pack smell" of your home and food. So honey is treating him like an outsider, even though she knows and recognizes him. Over time this should resolve.

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