Symptoms of False Pregnancy in Dogs

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Symptoms of pseudopregnancy in dogs:

1. The affected dog is gentle and has shiny fur.

2. Early symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and increased appetite.

3. Accumulation of fat in the abdomen, resulting in an enlarged abdomen.

4. Enlarged mammary glands and the ability to express milk.

5. Nesting behavior can be observed close to the expected delivery date (approximately 55 days).

6. Loss of appetite or refusal to eat.

7. Increased maternal instincts and willingness to nurse puppies born to other mother dogs, some dogs may even suckle their own milk.

Causes of pseudopregnancy in dogs:

1. Endocrine disorders, such as continued luteal function or prolonged progesterone secretion.

2. Improper mating: If the female dog is not properly mated after ovulation during estrus, either no fertilization occurs or there was no mating at all, functional corpora lutea can still form on the ovaries.

3. Secondary factors: Reproductive organ diseases in female dogs or prolonged confinement, lack of exercise, and other factors can increase the likelihood of this condition.

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