Did you know that many female dogs can have one false pregnancy after another? Not all female dogs are created equal - there are some that have a nurturing drive so tremendous that they can show signs of a false pregnancy after every astral cycle.
What can cause a dog to have a false pregnancy? The current research studies offer the notion that false pregnancies are the result of a major hormonal imbalance. Female dogs that have this condition on an ongoing basis tend to ovulate longer than the standard four-to-five week period.
When a dog goes through a false pregnancy, she will exhibit almost the exact physical symptoms, as well as behavioral symptoms, that she would through a real pregnancy. Interestingly enough, her behavior will start displaying that of a mother who is trying to “nest.”
Changes in appetite are also extreme. When a dog is pregnant she will go through periods of huge appetite increases as well as periods of what appear to be hunger strikes which can last for days. Morning sickness is also a very common false pregnancy experience. When you notice that your dog is getting sick in the morning and is going through extreme appetite changes, it is imperative at you call your veterinarian at once.
Another sign a false pregnancy that your dog may exhibit is that of eating stools. The technical term for stool-eating is called Coprophagy and is normally considered to be caused by some hidden behavioral problem. However, in relation to a dog experiencing a false pregnancy, it can be her body telling her that she is not getting the proper amount of nutrients that she needs to feed her unborn puppies. Even though she is not truly pregnant, her body is telling her otherwise.
Probably the most interesting aspect of a false pregnancy are the physical changes that occur with the female dog’s body. They truly mimic a real pregnancy. For example, she will experience an unusual amount of weight-gain, even if her diet hasn’t changed. Her mammary glands will increase in size and she will start production of milk and colostrum. You may also notice that her pelvic and global area may pulsate – as she swells and relaxes the area.
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