What causes pseudopregnancy in dogs?

1. It is generally believed that it may be related to prolonged luteal activity.
2. If the corpus luteum exists for a longer period of time and the amount of progesterone secreted is the same as that of pregnant dogs, it will cause some female dogs to have pregnancy-like symptoms.

Symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs

1. False pregnancy in dogs mostly occurs in the 2-3 months after estrus.
2. The female dog has an enlarged abdomen. By palpating the abdominal wall, you can feel that the uterus is growing and thickening, and the mammary glands are enlarged and can produce milk. Female dogs are irritable and restless, looking for dark places to nest, like to drink water, have poor appetite, and sometimes experience symptoms such as vomiting and polyuria.

Treatment of pseudopregnancy in dogs

1. Dogs with mild symptoms of pseudopregnancy can recover on their own without treatment.
2. For severe cases, hormonal treatment can be used, such as methyltestosterone. The daily dosage for dogs is 10 milligrams. Diethylstilbestrol can be used for intramuscular injection or oral administration, and the dosage is 0.2-0.5 mg/time.
3. Female dogs that often suffer from false pregnancies are not suitable for breeding and should be sterilized to fundamentally prevent the occurrence of false pregnancies.