{"id":190714,"date":"2022-07-29T05:50:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T05:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-07-30T11:29:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T11:29:10","slug":"how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_false_pregnancy_symptoms_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?\">How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_false_pregnancy_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat false pregnancy in dogs?\">How do you treat false pregnancy in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Do_dogs_whine_during_false_pregnancy\" title=\"Do dogs whine during false pregnancy?\">Do dogs whine during false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_having_a_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?\">How can you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_help_my_dog_through_a_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How can I help my dog through a false pregnancy?\">How can I help my dog through a false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_after_a_phantom_pregnancy_can_a_dog_go_into_heat\" title=\"How long after a phantom pregnancy can a dog go into heat?\">How long after a phantom pregnancy can a dog go into heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_for_a_dog\" title=\"How long does a false pregnancy last for a dog?\">How long does a false pregnancy last for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Can_a_false_pregnancy_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can a false pregnancy hurt a dog?\">Can a false pregnancy hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Does_a_dog_whine_with_a_phantom_pregnancy\" title=\"Does a dog whine with a phantom pregnancy?\">Does a dog whine with a phantom pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_calm_my_dog_during_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How can I calm my dog during false pregnancy?\">How can I calm my dog during false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_a_phantom_pregnancy\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is having a phantom pregnancy?\">How do I know if my dog is having a phantom pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does a false pregnancy last in dogs?\">How long does a false pregnancy last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_false_pregnancies_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long do false pregnancies last in dogs?\">How long do false pregnancies last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Can_dogs_experience_false_pregnancy\" title=\"Can dogs experience false pregnancy?\">Can dogs experience false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_can_I_comfort_my_dog_with_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How can I comfort my dog with false pregnancy?\">How can I comfort my dog with false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_in_a_dog\" title=\"How long does a false pregnancy last in a dog?\">How long does a false pregnancy last in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_phantom_pregnancy\" title=\"How do you get rid of a phantom pregnancy?\">How do you get rid of a phantom pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_after_phantom_pregnancy_Do_you_have_a_season\" title=\"How long after phantom pregnancy Do you have a season?\">How long after phantom pregnancy Do you have a season?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_a_phantom_pregnancy_in_dogs_last\" title=\"How long does a phantom pregnancy in dogs last?\">How long does a phantom pregnancy in dogs last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_having_phantom_pregnancies\" title=\"Why does my dog keep having phantom pregnancies?\">Why does my dog keep having phantom pregnancies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_common_is_pseudo_pregnancy_in_dogs\" title=\"How common is pseudo pregnancy in dogs?\">How common is pseudo pregnancy in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_having_a_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?\">How do you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_often_does_false_pregnancy_happen_in_dogs\" title=\"How often does false pregnancy happen in dogs?\">How often does false pregnancy happen in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_have_a_false_pregnancy_without_mating\" title=\"Can a dog have a false pregnancy without mating?\">Can a dog have a false pregnancy without mating?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs\/#How_does_a_dog_act_with_a_false_pregnancy\" title=\"How does a dog act with a false pregnancy?\">How does a dog act with a false pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_false_pregnancy_symptoms_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of a phantom pregnancy most commonly occur 6-8 weeks after your dog finishes her season, and should resolve within <b>2-3 weeks. Once your dog has had a false pregnancy after a season, it is very likely to recur at each subsequent season.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-can-stage-one-labor-last-in-dogs\/\">How long can stage one labor last in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_false_pregnancy_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat false pregnancy in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually no treatment neededall pregnant, non-pregnant, and false-pregnant ovulating dogs go through a similar stage of high progesterone levels following heat or estrus.<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient for medical treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Inpatientplanned surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_whine_during_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>Do dogs whine during false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mood\/Behavioral changes these changes vary widely. She may display extreme moods from aggression to depression. It is also common to see her anxious and fidgety; <b>she may even whine. Because she thinks she is pregnant, she may even self nurse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_having_a_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>False canine pregnancy is usually characterized by the following symptoms (assuming that your dog isn&#8217;t actually pregnant).<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nesting.<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain.<\/li>\n<li>Mammary enlargement, lactation and maternal behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Dogs that go through a false pregnancy may even seem to experience labor [source: northside-vet.com].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yg-SSYcYEwY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dog_through_a_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How can I help my dog through a false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mood\/Behavioral changes these changes vary widely. She may display extreme moods from aggression to depression. It is also common to see her anxious and fidgety; <b>she may even whine. Because she thinks she is pregnant, she may even self nurse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_a_phantom_pregnancy_can_a_dog_go_into_heat\"><\/span>How long after a phantom pregnancy can a dog go into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, false pregnancy in dogs resolves in 2-3 weeks without any treatment. For dogs that are irritating their nipples by licking them, <b>a T-shirt, cone, or inflatable collar may be needed. Avoid milking or touching your dog&#8217;s nipples and mammary glands, as this will encourage more milk production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_for_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does a false pregnancy last for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, false pregnancy in dogs resolves in 2-3 weeks without any treatment. For dogs that are irritating their nipples by licking them, <b>a T-shirt, cone, or inflatable collar may be needed. Avoid milking or touching your dog&#8217;s nipples and mammary glands, as this will encourage more milk production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_false_pregnancy_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a false pregnancy hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is false pregnancy treated? Mild cases of false pregnancy do not require treatment since the symptoms will subside in approximately <b>14-21 days. If the dog appears physically ill or the behavioral changes are severe enough to cause concern, treatment is indicated.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191848\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-false-pregnancy-hurt-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Can a false pregnancy hurt a dog?\" width=\"658\" height=\"921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-false-pregnancy-hurt-a-dog.jpg 658w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-a-false-pregnancy-hurt-a-dog-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_whine_with_a_phantom_pregnancy\"><\/span>Does a dog whine with a phantom pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral changes of pseudo-pregnancy include nesting, mothering activity, restlessness, decreased interest in physical activity, and <b>occasionally even aggression. Some affected dogs will show signs of a false labor and then protectively guard toys or other small objects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_calm_my_dog_during_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How can I calm my dog during false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phantom pregnancy in dogs is very common and, if symptoms are behavioural and mild, you can try <b>distracting your dog with increased play and walks. While they&#8217;re distracted you can remove any toys they have adopted as surrogate babies, being careful not to cause distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_a_phantom_pregnancy\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is having a phantom pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has recently been in heat and they aren&#8217;t acting like themselves, have started to mother their toys, or appear more tired than normal, your dog might be experiencing a phantom pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does a false pregnancy last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, false pregnancy in dogs resolves in <b>2-3 weeks without any treatment. For dogs that are irritating their nipples by licking them, a T-shirt, cone, or inflatable collar may be needed. Avoid milking or touching your dog&#8217;s nipples and mammary glands, as this will encourage more milk production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_false_pregnancies_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long do false pregnancies last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your dog has recently been in heat and they aren&#8217;t acting like themselves, have started to mother their toys, or appear more tired than normal, your dog might be experiencing a phantom pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Itjx7Nqlnc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_experience_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>Can dogs experience false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Usually, false pregnancy in dogs resolves in <b>2-3 weeks without any treatment. For dogs that are irritating their nipples by licking them, a T-shirt, cone, or inflatable collar may be needed. Avoid milking or touching your dog&#8217;s nipples and mammary glands, as this will encourage more milk production.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_comfort_my_dog_with_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How can I comfort my dog with false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Phantom pregnancy in dogs is very common and, if symptoms are behavioural and mild, you can try <b>distracting your dog with increased play and walks. While they&#8217;re distracted you can remove any toys they have adopted as surrogate babies, being careful not to cause distress.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_false_pregnancy_last_in_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does a false pregnancy last in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is false pregnancy treated? Mild cases of false pregnancy do not require treatment since the symptoms will subside in approximately <b>14-21 days. If the dog appears physically ill or the behavioral changes are severe enough to cause concern, treatment is indicated.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_a_phantom_pregnancy\"><\/span>How do you get rid of a phantom pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Possible treatments for phantom pregnancy include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Psychotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Clinical tests that disprove pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li>Medications such as antidepressants or antipsychotics.<\/li>\n<li>Hormonal therapy.<\/li>\n<li>Uterine dilation and curettage (DC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_phantom_pregnancy_Do_you_have_a_season\"><\/span>How long after phantom pregnancy Do you have a season?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6-8 weeks<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-191849\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-after-phantom-pregnancy-Do-you-have-a-season.jpg\" alt=\"How long after phantom pregnancy Do you have a season?\" width=\"1251\" height=\"839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-after-phantom-pregnancy-Do-you-have-a-season.jpg 1251w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-after-phantom-pregnancy-Do-you-have-a-season-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-after-phantom-pregnancy-Do-you-have-a-season-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-after-phantom-pregnancy-Do-you-have-a-season-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1251px) 100vw, 1251px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_phantom_pregnancy_in_dogs_last\"><\/span>How long does a phantom pregnancy in dogs last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A phantom pregnancy in a dog can last anywhere from <b>a week to a month. Poor Flora was found wandering the streets as a stray. She was unspayed and covered in mammary tumours, which neutering could have helped prevent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_having_phantom_pregnancies\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep having phantom pregnancies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What causes phantom pregnancy in dogs? <b>Whenever a female dog finishes her season, she goes through hormonal changes to prepare her body for pregnancy, even though she isn&#8217;t pregnant. In some dogs, the effect of these hormones may be mild, but in others the symptoms can be very similar to that of a genuine pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_common_is_pseudo_pregnancy_in_dogs\"><\/span>How common is pseudo pregnancy in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>False pregnancy is a common condition in unneutered female dogs. It&#8217;s also known as pseudopregnancy, pseudocyesis, or a phantom pregnancy in dogs. <b>Around 80% of unspayed female dogs those who still have their ovaries and uterus will show some signs of a false pregnancy at least once in their lives<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_having_a_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cabergoline. Cabergoline is a hormone that stops pregnancy hormones being produced and reduces the symptoms of pseudopregnancy especially milk production.<\/li>\n<li>Distraction.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent overstimulation of the mammary glands.<\/li>\n<li>Remove any toys she is &#8216;mothering&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_does_false_pregnancy_happen_in_dogs\"><\/span>How often does false pregnancy happen in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Canine False Pregnancy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nesting behaviors.<\/li>\n<li>Affectionate and protective of toys.<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal licking.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Dot8tdMXXI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_have_a_false_pregnancy_without_mating\"><\/span>Can a dog have a false pregnancy without mating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>False pregnancy is a common condition in unneutered female dogs. It&#8217;s also known as pseudopregnancy, pseudocyesis, or a phantom pregnancy in dogs. Around 80% of unspayed female dogs those who still have their ovaries and uterus will show some signs of a false pregnancy <b>at least once in their lives<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_act_with_a_false_pregnancy\"><\/span>How does a dog act with a false pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Behavioral changes of pseudo-pregnancy include <b>nesting, mothering activity, restlessness, decreased interest in physical activity, and occasionally even aggression. Some affected dogs will show signs of a false labor and then protectively guard toys or other small objects.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long do false pregnancy symptoms last in dogs?How do you treat false pregnancy in dogs?Do dogs whine during false pregnancy?How can you tell if a dog is having a false pregnancy?How can I help my dog through a false pregnancy?How long after a phantom pregnancy can a dog go into heat?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191846,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-long-do-false-pregnancy-symptoms-last-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190714"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190714"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191850,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190714\/revisions\/191850"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191846"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}