SEXUAL MALADIES
By Alfred J. Plechner, D.V.M.
We do see a few anatomical sexual maladies, but for the millions of animals
born every year, we see very few. We do see a number of sexual maladies that do
come from a hormonal antibody imbalance referred to as Plechner's Syndrome. Have
you ever wondered why your female dog is interested in "mounting" other animals
and possibly, mounting their owners?
Why are my male dogs still fighting after being neutered? I thought neutering
would help, but sadly this must happen because of "learned behavior". Maybe not!
Did you ever wonder why your neutered male is still urinating in places to mark
his territory? What is all that about? Did you ever wonder why your female or
male cat will spray the wall, as though marking their "territory" after being
spayed or neutered?
The answer is that they suffer from Plechner's Syndrome. Because of the
cortisol imbalance, abnormal hormones are produced from the inner layer adrenal
cortex, including not only estrogen but also male hormone called androgen. Some
male dogs that have imbalance with high estrogen never learn to lift their leg
to urinate, but only squat to urinate. [This might not be a bad thing under
certain circumstances] Often female pets can appear to have a "heat cycle" even
after they have been spayed. Male dogs can suffer from having very enlarged
nipples like a female dog that has had puppies.
This topic is discussed in more depth, in the available publications listed
on the Published Works page.
Dr. Alfred J. Plechner, Copyright 2008
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