Questions tagged [psychogenic grooming]

What are the benefits of spaying or neutering for reducing excessive grooming?

Category: Spaying/Neutering

Spaying or neutering can have a significant impact on reducing excessive grooming behaviors in dogs, particularly when these behaviors are driven by hormonal or stress-related factors. Excessive grooming, also known as over-grooming or psychogenic grooming, is a condition where a dog repeatedly lick...