pregnant at all and she was having a false pregnancy. I was floored and gutted as she went through all the milestones of being pregnant.
Chloe had fooled friends and family, so how does this come about?
Off to “Mr Google” to look it up
Some Facts:
False or phantom pregnancies are quite common in dogs, which is most probably caused by a hormonal imbalance, especially due to progesterone and prolactin hormones, although the exact
cause is not really known.
False pregnancies can occur in females that have not been mated
The puppies can be reabsorbed by the female as well. This I am guessing can occur right up until the pups skeleton is fossilised, which doesn’t happen until week 7 or 8.
Signs of False Pregnancies:
Breasts developing, increase in abdominal size, nesting, surrogate mothering, mock labour,
depression, vomiting, behavioural changes, restlessness, loss of appetite, more appetite.
Recovery:
Most dogs recover within 2-3 weeks, although some will take longer and may need vet intervention
Maree Rowe
I am a wife, Mum to 2 adult children and Granny to 2 wonderful grandchildren. I have always had a love of knitting and sewing, since a child, thanks to my grandmother and mum.
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