Pseudopregnancy, also known as false pregnancy, is a phenomenon that can occur in unsterilized bitches / cats. Pseudopregnancy is caused by hormonal fluctuations in diestrus, a phase of the estrous cycle in which there is a drop in progesterone concentration and an increase in prolactin concentration. In terms of days, the symptoms of false pregnancy in dogs usually appear between 7 and 10 weeks after estrus or after heat.
During pseudopregnancy, the bitch may show symptoms similar to those of a real pregnancy such as:
Pseudopregnancy usually does not pose a serious risk to the health of the animal. However, it can create discomfort especially behavioral and if prolonged stimulation of the breast tissue can lead to mastitis even of serious entity.
If you suspect that your pet may be going through a pseudo-pregnancy, it is always advisable to consult your veterinary surgeon. The attending veterinary surgeon will be able to:
As far as the feeding of the dog/cat with an ongoing pseudopregnancy, it is not necessary to make any changes. It is always advisable to limit feeding to a minimum in order to avoid breast engorgement problems.
The symptoms of pseudopregnancy are never the same from animal to animal: they vary from conditions just mentioned to more serious conditions. The false pregnancy of the dog / cat lasts on average from one to three weeks. The condition is normally self-limiting, however it could cause behavioral problems in the dog and in cases of prolonged conditions it could lead to mastitis.
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with purifying, anti-inflammatory and galactofugal properties, it performs a synergistic action which can help to cancel the milky secretion.
Very important: AntiLact Pet does not cause inappetence.
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