False Pregnancy in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

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虚假妊娠在狗中的表现:症状、原因和治疗

False pregnancy in dogs can happen to an unspayed dog. The condition is caused by a dog’s hormones making them think that they are pregnant.

A dog who develops the condition will start to display maternal behavior. You can read more about dogs and pregnancy in general here.

Technically, the condition is also known as pseudocyesis or pseudopregnancy. You might also hear the condition called a phantom pregnancy.

If you see the signs of false pregnancy in your dog, then get to a veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Here’s what you should know about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for the condition.

Symptoms of False Pregnancy in Dogs

The condition produces a range of symptoms. Many of them are similar to a dog who is actually pregnant. For instance, some of the most common symptoms include:

  • Vomiting
  • Retaining fluids
  • Enlarged mammary glands (and sometimes producing milk)
  • Acting lethargic
  • Acting restless
  • Lower than usual appetite

Causes of False Pregnancy in Dogs

The cause of the condition is to do with a dog’s hormones. In short, the condition happens when there is an increase in the hormone prolactin and a decrease in the hormone progesterone.

These changes most usually happen around six-to-eight weeks after an unspayed dog has been in heat.

Treatments for False Pregnancy in Dogs

Firstly, your vet will ask about your dog’s symptoms. If there is zero chance that your dog is pregnant, your vet can diagnose the condition at this early stage.

However, if there is any chance that your dog might actually be pregnant, blood tests will be needed. Additionally, an ultrasound can be used to confirm a pregnancy.

Thankfully, most cases of the condition clear up after a couple of weeks. On the other hand, more severe cases of the condition can require hormone medication.

As always, if your vet prescribes medicine for your dog, stick to the precise dose and frequency instructions. Also, complete the full course of medication.

In general, you can learn more about the process of spaying your female dog here.

Have you ever cared for a dog who suffered from this condition? How did your vet help your dog recover? Let us know in the comments section below.

虚假妊娠在狗中的表现可能发生在未绝育的狗身上。该状况是由狗的激素引起的,使它们认为自己怀孕了。

患上该状况的狗会开始表现出母性行为。你可以在这里了解更多有关狗和怀孕的一般信息。

从技术上讲,这种情况也被称为假孕或假怀孕。你可能也会听到这种情况被称为幻觉怀孕。

如果你发现你的狗有虚假妊娠的迹象,那么立即带它去兽医那里进行正确的诊断和治疗。

下面是关于这种状况的症状、原因和治疗的相关信息。

**虚假妊娠症状**

该状况会产生一系列症状。其中许多症状与实际怀孕的狗相似。例如,一些最常见的症状包括:

- 呕吐
- 水肿
- 乳腺肿大(有时产生乳汁)
- 显得倦怠
- 显得焦躁不安
- 食欲低于平常

**虚假妊娠的原因**

该状况的原因与狗的激素有关。简而言之,当孕激素增加而孕酮减少时,就会发生这种情况。

这些变化通常发生在未绝育的狗进入发情期后的六到八周之间。

**虚假妊娠的治疗**

首先,你的兽医会询问你的狗的症状。如果你的狗绝对不可能怀孕,你的兽医可以在这个早期阶段诊断出这种情况。

然而,如果你的狗有任何可能真的怀孕的迹象,就需要进行血液检查。此外,超声波可以用来确认是否怀孕。

幸运的是,大多数情况下,这种状况会在几周后自行消失。另一方面,状况更严重的情况可能需要激素药物治疗。

总之,如果你的兽医给你的狗开了药,请严格按照准确的剂量和频率使用说明。此外,请完成整个药物疗程。

总的来说,你可以在这里了解更多关于给你的母狗做绝育手术的过程的信息。

你是否曾经照顾过患有这种状况的狗?你的兽医是如何帮助你的狗康复的?在下面的评论区告诉我们。

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