Symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs:

1. The affected dog has a gentle temperament and a shiny coat.

2. Early pregnancy reactions such as vomiting, diarrhea, and increased appetite may occur.

3. Abdominal fat accumulation and abdominal enlargement.

4. Breasts enlarge and milk can be expressed.

5. Nesting behavior will also occur near the delivery period (about 55 days).

6. Loss of appetite or loss of appetite.

7. The maternal instinct is enhanced, and the dog is willing to breastfeed the puppies produced by other female dogs. Some dogs will also suck their own milk.

Causes of pseudopregnancy in dogs:

1. Endocrine disorders: such as the continued function of the corpus luteum and the prolonged action time of the progesterone secreted.

2. Improper mating: If a female dog has an improper mating period after estrus and ovulation, is infertile or has not mated at all, a functional corpus luteum can form on her ovaries.

3. Secondary factors: diseases of the female dog’s reproductive organs or long-term tethering of the female dog, lack of exercise, etc. are more likely to induce this disease.