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How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?

Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.





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Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?

Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).


Is it possible for an 18 year old to experience false pregnancy?
Q. I am paranoid all the time that i'm pregnant and in the end i'm not. Here I am back again thinking i'm pregnant even after i had my period because i'm feeling pain in my sides and breast tenderness. Am I really pregnant or is it just false pregnancy?
It's almost been a week since my period ended. These pains started two days after it ended. So what's up?

A. That's not false pregnancy.....and if you had your period you are not pregnant.

Read some books or search the Internet..get some more knowlege about the subject.


How to stop my female yorkie from lactating during a false pregnancy??
Q. I have a 3 year old female yorkie...she has recently came in to heat and now she has a false pregnancy. She has not been within contact with a male dog so she can't be pregnant. Here mammary glands are swollen and she has begun to leak milk from them. Is there anything I can do or anything to give her OTC for her to stop lactating?? I am taking her in November to get spayed. PLEASE HELP!!!

A. I have had chihuahuas go thru this as well. They usually dry up on their own within a couple of weeks. You will probably see her "mothering" a stuffed animal or blanket or something of that sort. They get kind of depressed too and need lots of extra loving during this time. You could ask the vet about something to help stop the milk, but like I said it usually tajes care of it by itself within a week or 2. You could call the local shelter and ask if they have abandoned kittens or small pups that need a foster mom. One of my chihuahuas fostered 6 pups when she had a false pregnancy.


what is the difference between cat pregnancy and false pregnancy?
Q. I am not sure if my cat is pregnant or not. She has most of the signs of cat pregnancy, but I am not sure if it is false pregnancy or not. What is the differences between the two?

A. It's very difficult to tell, they are pretty much the same. Get your cat spayed and you won't have to worry about it.





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Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?

Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).


Is it possible for an 18 year old to experience false pregnancy?
Q. I am paranoid all the time that i'm pregnant and in the end i'm not. Here I am back again thinking i'm pregnant even after i had my period because i'm feeling pain in my sides and breast tenderness. Am I really pregnant or is it just false pregnancy?
It's almost been a week since my period ended. These pains started two days after it ended. So what's up?

A. That's not false pregnancy.....and if you had your period you are not pregnant.

Read some books or search the Internet..get some more knowlege about the subject.


How to stop my female yorkie from lactating during a false pregnancy??
Q. I have a 3 year old female yorkie...she has recently came in to heat and now she has a false pregnancy. She has not been within contact with a male dog so she can't be pregnant. Here mammary glands are swollen and she has begun to leak milk from them. Is there anything I can do or anything to give her OTC for her to stop lactating?? I am taking her in November to get spayed. PLEASE HELP!!!

A. I have had chihuahuas go thru this as well. They usually dry up on their own within a couple of weeks. You will probably see her "mothering" a stuffed animal or blanket or something of that sort. They get kind of depressed too and need lots of extra loving during this time. You could ask the vet about something to help stop the milk, but like I said it usually tajes care of it by itself within a week or 2. You could call the local shelter and ask if they have abandoned kittens or small pups that need a foster mom. One of my chihuahuas fostered 6 pups when she had a false pregnancy.


what is the difference between cat pregnancy and false pregnancy?
Q. I am not sure if my cat is pregnant or not. She has most of the signs of cat pregnancy, but I am not sure if it is false pregnancy or not. What is the differences between the two?

A. It's very difficult to tell, they are pretty much the same. Get your cat spayed and you won't have to worry about it.





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how long will my dogs behavior from having a false pregnancy last, and what can i do to help?

Q. I recently got my female dog spayed and i believe she is going through a false pregnancy, how long before it stops, and what can i do to help? She also will not stop whining, is there anything i can do to help that?

A. They usually will not go thru a false pregnancy after being spayed!! It could be something else going on, an infection or something like that. I would suggest taking her to the vet to make sure everything is okay/


How can I make check to see it is a real pregnancy and not a false pregnancy?
Q. I have a 2 year old beagle and don't know if she is actually pregnant or if it is a false pregnancy. What do I need to do to determine whether or not she is pregnant?

A. Take her to the vet.


How to tell if my dog is pregnant or has a false pregnancy?
Q. My dog is a 4 year old yellow lab. This is the second time we have tried to breed her. Last time she had a false pregnancy. Her temperature has dropped on friday afternoon from average around 100.0-99.5 to 98.0. Her teets have grown a lot,her vulva is swollen, shes gained weight and she has produced milk. She was due today but since the temperature already dropped and nothing has happened, I'm not sure if she is actually pregnant.

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Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?
Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).





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How much would it be to alleviate our girl chihuahua from her swollen mammary glands from a false pregnancy?

Q. We haven't gotten her spayed. I've done some researching online and I think she's going through a false pregnancy. However, her swollen breast isn't painful, it's just very big. We have been trying to save enough up to take her to the vet, but I'm just wondering how much it would to be to help her.

A. Why don't you try holding warm compresses on her swollen mammary gland to see if you can help it drain.
Maybe someone on here knows something you can give her to dry up her milk which is probably what the issue is.I had a dog who was spayed and still went through several false pregnancies.her milk just dissolved after a few days but she didn't get very swollen.You dog could have an infection which is why I suggested warm compresses.


How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?
Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.





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How much would it be to alleviate our girl chihuahua from her swollen mammary glands from a false pregnancy?

Q. We haven't gotten her spayed. I've done some researching online and I think she's going through a false pregnancy. However, her swollen breast isn't painful, it's just very big. We have been trying to save enough up to take her to the vet, but I'm just wondering how much it would to be to help her.

A. Why don't you try holding warm compresses on her swollen mammary gland to see if you can help it drain.
Maybe someone on here knows something you can give her to dry up her milk which is probably what the issue is.I had a dog who was spayed and still went through several false pregnancies.her milk just dissolved after a few days but she didn't get very swollen.You dog could have an infection which is why I suggested warm compresses.


How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?
Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.





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How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?

Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.





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How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?

Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.





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How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?

Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.





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How long does a false pregnancy present in Chihuahuas?

Q. Does the false pregnancy present full term or is there a point you can tell that they are actually pregnant?
If they are pregnant, how often should they go for walks and how long?
We have been to the vet since the assumed conception, but at that point our vet said the test would be unreliable.
We haven't gone back as of yet so I was looking for some insight in the meantime.
If I had wanted condescension about not knowing or having her spayed I would have asked a different question.

A. It can last as long as a pregnancy. Only way to know for sure is to go to the Vet and have a pregnancy test done.


How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?
Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.





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How do you know if a rabbit has a false pregnancy?

Q. How do you know when your rabbit has a false pregnancy and when will she stop acting like she's pregnant?

A. A rabbit might go through a false pregnancy is she is bred to a buck but doesn't get pregnant or even if another female rabbit mounts her. Signs of pregnancy can include restlessness, increased appetite and digging in the cage, and throwing around bowls, toys, etc. Around the 18th day of a false pregnancy, your doe may carry hay and make a nest and pull fur from her chest and belly. This is a pretty good sign she's experienced a false pregnancy. She may be bred again after that.

A genuine pregnancy lasts approximately 31 days.


How does your body have a false pregnancy?
Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.


how long will my dogs behavior from having a false pregnancy last, and what can i do to help?
Q. I recently got my female dog spayed and i believe she is going through a false pregnancy, how long before it stops, and what can i do to help? She also will not stop whining, is there anything i can do to help that?

A. They usually will not go thru a false pregnancy after being spayed!! It could be something else going on, an infection or something like that. I would suggest taking her to the vet to make sure everything is okay/





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Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?

Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.


how long will my dogs behavior from having a false pregnancy last, and what can i do to help?
Q. I recently got my female dog spayed and i believe she is going through a false pregnancy, how long before it stops, and what can i do to help? She also will not stop whining, is there anything i can do to help that?

A. They usually will not go thru a false pregnancy after being spayed!! It could be something else going on, an infection or something like that. I would suggest taking her to the vet to make sure everything is okay/


How can I make check to see it is a real pregnancy and not a false pregnancy?
Q. I have a 2 year old beagle and don't know if she is actually pregnant or if it is a false pregnancy. What do I need to do to determine whether or not she is pregnant?

A. Take her to the vet.


Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?
Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).





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Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?

Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.


how long will my dogs behavior from having a false pregnancy last, and what can i do to help?
Q. I recently got my female dog spayed and i believe she is going through a false pregnancy, how long before it stops, and what can i do to help? She also will not stop whining, is there anything i can do to help that?

A. They usually will not go thru a false pregnancy after being spayed!! It could be something else going on, an infection or something like that. I would suggest taking her to the vet to make sure everything is okay/


How can I make check to see it is a real pregnancy and not a false pregnancy?
Q. I have a 2 year old beagle and don't know if she is actually pregnant or if it is a false pregnancy. What do I need to do to determine whether or not she is pregnant?

A. Take her to the vet.


Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?
Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).





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Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?

Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).


Is it possible for an 18 year old to experience false pregnancy?
Q. I am paranoid all the time that i'm pregnant and in the end i'm not. Here I am back again thinking i'm pregnant even after i had my period because i'm feeling pain in my sides and breast tenderness. Am I really pregnant or is it just false pregnancy?
It's almost been a week since my period ended. These pains started two days after it ended. So what's up?

A. That's not false pregnancy.....and if you had your period you are not pregnant.

Read some books or search the Internet..get some more knowlege about the subject.


How to stop my female yorkie from lactating during a false pregnancy??
Q. I have a 3 year old female yorkie...she has recently came in to heat and now she has a false pregnancy. She has not been within contact with a male dog so she can't be pregnant. Here mammary glands are swollen and she has begun to leak milk from them. Is there anything I can do or anything to give her OTC for her to stop lactating?? I am taking her in November to get spayed. PLEASE HELP!!!

A. I have had chihuahuas go thru this as well. They usually dry up on their own within a couple of weeks. You will probably see her "mothering" a stuffed animal or blanket or something of that sort. They get kind of depressed too and need lots of extra loving during this time. You could ask the vet about something to help stop the milk, but like I said it usually tajes care of it by itself within a week or 2. You could call the local shelter and ask if they have abandoned kittens or small pups that need a foster mom. One of my chihuahuas fostered 6 pups when she had a false pregnancy.


what is the difference between cat pregnancy and false pregnancy?
Q. I am not sure if my cat is pregnant or not. She has most of the signs of cat pregnancy, but I am not sure if it is false pregnancy or not. What is the differences between the two?

A. It's very difficult to tell, they are pretty much the same. Get your cat spayed and you won't have to worry about it.





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How does your body have a false pregnancy?

Q. I dont understand how that works. Could you explain the following please.
1. What causes a false pregnancy?
2. What happens to your body?
3. What is the aftermath of such an experience?

Please and thank you.

A. Some women believe without a doubt they are truly pregnant. Their bodies secrete hormones to physically mock a real pregnancy. They start to have symptoms that normal pregnant women have and some even believe they feel the "baby" moving. The aftermath usually results in the woman realizing she is not pregnant (which is hard since this condition is mainly mental), and may lead to medication, therapy, etc. Usually pregnancy tests and/or an ultrasound are ways used to show the woman she is not with child. Hope this helped.


Can a female dog go into heat immediately following a false pregnancy?
Q. My female boston terrier experienced a false pregnancy recently. Her Vulva is still swollen. I just need to know if she is still receptive and possibly fertile. She went into heat on April 3rd. I am looking for a 3rd opinion. My friend who has bred and shown dogs for 30 yrs says to take her to the vet. I took my dog to the vet, and the vet said their isn't anything wrong with her. She did an ultrasound to confirm the false pregnancy and to look for Pyrometra.

A. No! she probably won't come in heat again until October...most dogs only have 2 heat cycles in a 12 month period...some even only have one.


how long will my dogs behavior from having a false pregnancy last, and what can i do to help?
Q. I recently got my female dog spayed and i believe she is going through a false pregnancy, how long before it stops, and what can i do to help? She also will not stop whining, is there anything i can do to help that?

A. They usually will not go thru a false pregnancy after being spayed!! It could be something else going on, an infection or something like that. I would suggest taking her to the vet to make sure everything is okay/


How can I make check to see it is a real pregnancy and not a false pregnancy?
Q. I have a 2 year old beagle and don't know if she is actually pregnant or if it is a false pregnancy. What do I need to do to determine whether or not she is pregnant?

A. Take her to the vet.





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Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?

Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).


Is it possible for an 18 year old to experience false pregnancy?
Q. I am paranoid all the time that i'm pregnant and in the end i'm not. Here I am back again thinking i'm pregnant even after i had my period because i'm feeling pain in my sides and breast tenderness. Am I really pregnant or is it just false pregnancy?
It's almost been a week since my period ended. These pains started two days after it ended. So what's up?

A. That's not false pregnancy.....and if you had your period you are not pregnant.

Read some books or search the Internet..get some more knowlege about the subject.


How to stop my female yorkie from lactating during a false pregnancy??
Q. I have a 3 year old female yorkie...she has recently came in to heat and now she has a false pregnancy. She has not been within contact with a male dog so she can't be pregnant. Here mammary glands are swollen and she has begun to leak milk from them. Is there anything I can do or anything to give her OTC for her to stop lactating?? I am taking her in November to get spayed. PLEASE HELP!!!

A. I have had chihuahuas go thru this as well. They usually dry up on their own within a couple of weeks. You will probably see her "mothering" a stuffed animal or blanket or something of that sort. They get kind of depressed too and need lots of extra loving during this time. You could ask the vet about something to help stop the milk, but like I said it usually tajes care of it by itself within a week or 2. You could call the local shelter and ask if they have abandoned kittens or small pups that need a foster mom. One of my chihuahuas fostered 6 pups when she had a false pregnancy.


what is the difference between cat pregnancy and false pregnancy?
Q. I am not sure if my cat is pregnant or not. She has most of the signs of cat pregnancy, but I am not sure if it is false pregnancy or not. What is the differences between the two?

A. It's very difficult to tell, they are pretty much the same. Get your cat spayed and you won't have to worry about it.





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How can I make check to see it is a real pregnancy and not a false pregnancy?

Q. I have a 2 year old beagle and don't know if she is actually pregnant or if it is a false pregnancy. What do I need to do to determine whether or not she is pregnant?

A. Take her to the vet.


Do all dogs going through heat have false pregnancies?
Q. My 11 month dog is going through her first heat. I have heard about false pregnancies and I am wondering if she will for sure go through a false pregnancy after her heat is over. What is the likelihood of this happening?
EDIT: I am not asking if she is having a false pregnancy. I want to know what are the chances of her having a false pregnancy. Like is a 50/50 thing? Or is it something that happens once in a while to dogs.

A. Well obviously all entire bitches will have a season - right to the end of their lives. False pregnancy however is comparatively rare, so I'd suggest far more bitches won't go into this after being in season - and it's certainly nothing like a 50% likelihood.

Get her spayed - in another 2 months time and then you won't have to stress about this possibility. Incidentally if she should, it's quite distressing for the b itch, and by far the kindest thing IS to spay her should that happen. I'd suggest you should be more concerned about whether she might develop mammary, or uterine cancer later on if you don't get her spayed, than about a false pregnancy (or come to that, a true pregnancy because bitches in standing heat will be as eager to find a mate, as any roaming dog will be to find her).


Is it possible for an 18 year old to experience false pregnancy?
Q. I am paranoid all the time that i'm pregnant and in the end i'm not. Here I am back again thinking i'm pregnant even after i had my period because i'm feeling pain in my sides and breast tenderness. Am I really pregnant or is it just false pregnancy?
It's almost been a week since my period ended. These pains started two days after it ended. So what's up?

A. That's not false pregnancy.....and if you had your period you are not pregnant.

Read some books or search the Internet..get some more knowlege about the subject.


How to stop my female yorkie from lactating during a false pregnancy??
Q. I have a 3 year old female yorkie...she has recently came in to heat and now she has a false pregnancy. She has not been within contact with a male dog so she can't be pregnant. Here mammary glands are swollen and she has begun to leak milk from them. Is there anything I can do or anything to give her OTC for her to stop lactating?? I am taking her in November to get spayed. PLEASE HELP!!!

A. I have had chihuahuas go thru this as well. They usually dry up on their own within a couple of weeks. You will probably see her "mothering" a stuffed animal or blanket or something of that sort. They get kind of depressed too and need lots of extra loving during this time. You could ask the vet about something to help stop the milk, but like I said it usually tajes care of it by itself within a week or 2. You could call the local shelter and ask if they have abandoned kittens or small pups that need a foster mom. One of my chihuahuas fostered 6 pups when she had a false pregnancy.





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