30 January 2012

Canine False Pregnancy



The cause of canine false pregnancy is due to a misunderstanding in the hormonal changes. An increase in prolactin and decreases in progesterone are a common cause canine false pregnancy.

A dog that is suffering from a false pregnancy may show some of the following symptoms...
  • She may start to nest.
  • Your dog may also start to mother obejcts around the House.
  • She may start lactating.
  • Believe it or not she may even look like she is going into labour.
  • Your dog may also suffer from abdominal distension.

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