Emmacarter

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Phantom pregnancy in dogs, or false, pregnancies are common in unneutered female dogs. They will show symptoms of pregnancy and/or nursing despite not being pregnant or wanting puppies. You should look out for signs that your dog isn�t suffering. You should look for depression, lethargy, loss of appetite, behavioral changes, and nesting. What is the cause of phantom pregnancy in dogs? After every season or heat, there are hormonal changes that prepare a female�s body for pregnancy, even though they are not pregnant. This may be because naturally, dogs that would live in groups and the more female dogs that can help with puppies the better. Some females are more affected by the hormones than others and these females may suffer symptoms of phantom pregnancy.