{"id":4426,"date":"2022-11-19T10:49:51","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T20:49:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/hawaii-dog-training\/?p=4426"},"modified":"2024-05-06T01:37:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T11:37:22","slug":"how-to-treat-a-false-pregnancy-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/hawaii-dog-training\/how-to-treat-a-false-pregnancy-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Treat a False Pregnancy in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a female pup, you may have noticed some strange and concerning behavior. This behavior and symptoms may indicate to you that your companion is pregnant even though she is not. False pregnancy in dogs is common and can be treated. Read below to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>What is False Pregnancy?<\/h2>\n<p>False pregnancy is when a female dog shows signs of pregnancy when she is not pregnant. This false pregnancy is also known as phantom pregnancy or pseudopregnancy. It usually occurs 4-9 weeks after a heat cycle in dogs that have not been spayed. Additionally, it can occur at any age and does not follow every heat cycle.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Symptoms?<\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>restlessness<\/li>\n<li>lethargy<\/li>\n<li>loss of interest in physical activity<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sitmeanssit.com\/dog-training-mu\/pueblo-dog-training\/1938\/a-guide-to-puppy-vomiting\/\">vomiting<\/a><\/li>\n<li>decreased appetite<\/li>\n<li>nesting<\/li>\n<li>mothering activity<\/li>\n<li>guarding toys\/objects<\/li>\n<li>abdominal distension<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petplace.com\/article\/dogs\/pet-health\/structure-and-function-of-the-mammary-system-in-dogs\/\">mammary gland<\/a> enlargement<\/li>\n<li>brownish\/watery discharge from mammary glands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are the Causes?<\/h2>\n<p>The exact cause of pseudopregnancy is unknown. However, we do know that after a heat cycle, a female dog&#8217;s ovaries begin to produce hormones to prepare for pregnancy. Then, if pregnancy does not occur, these hormone levels decrease. But, this decrease can sometimes signal the mammary glands to develop and cause other symptoms of a false pregnancy.<\/p>\n<h2>How can I Treat it?<\/h2>\n<p>Mild cases of pseudopregnancy will resolve themselves in 2-3 weeks. However, if your companion is experiencing physical symptoms including vomiting and decreased appetite, other treatments can be taken. For example, antiemetics can decrease these symptoms and reduce mammary discharge. Additionally, your vet may also recommend warm or cold compress on the mammary glands. This will decrease inflammation and minimize some of the effects and symptoms of the body. However, very rarely is hormonal treatment needed.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I prevent it?<\/h2>\n<p>The best way to prevent pseudopregnancy is with a spay surgery. This surgery should be performed after all symptoms have resolved. This will ensure that the false pregnancy symptoms do not continue after and as a result of the surgery.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a female dog, consider spaying her. This will prevent the undesirable and troublesome symptoms of false pregnancy. Considering and taking care of the health of our companions is the most important thing we can do for them. So, try these treatment tips if your furry friend is experiencing a false pregnancy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a female pup, you may have noticed some strange and concerning behavior. This behavior and symptoms may indicate to you that your companion is pregnant even though she is not. False pregnancy in dogs is common and can be treated. Read below to learn more. What is False Pregnancy? 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