Dog Psychological Pregnancy in Canines

Some female dogs present pregnancy symptoms although they are not pregnant. This usually happens 60 or 65 days (it depends) after their last heat. The organism, responding to a psychological state, follows a pregnancy course and, when "pseudo-birth" is nigh, the dog repairs itself as if she really were going to give birth to her puppies. Her character changes, her breasts swell up, sometimes even with the presence of milk, prepares for her "nest" and, in some cases, even makes abdominal efforts as if she were really in labor. Some of the disorders can include anorexia with normal thirst, shaking, howling, unwillingness to go out walking and an extreme sense of possession. If the symptoms are not exaggerated, you can apply cold humid towels on the swollen breasts. Never squeeze on the breasts in order to extract the milk, if there is any, as it would only increase the production. Leave her alone this state will pass. In the animal is very uneasy, nervous and out-of-control, you should take her to the veterinarian so that she can receive medication.