Can dogs with pseudopregnancy still give birth?

Dogs with pseudopregnancy can still give birth

Generally, female dogs in estrus may have symptoms of pseudopregnancy without mating or after mating, which is different from true pregnancy. Pregnancy is very similar. Many people worry that it is a health problem. In fact, it is just caused by hormonal imbalance in the female dog's body. It will not cause abnormalities in the reproductive organs and will not affect the next pregnancy and birth.

Symptoms and causes of pseudopregnancy in dogs

Symptoms of pseudopregnancy:The symptoms of pseudopregnancy in dogs are very similar to normal pregnancy, except that there is no fetal sac and fetal body, the mother Dogs will also secrete milk normally, have an enlarged abdomen, and become heavier; they may develop nesting, irritable mood, loss of appetite and other symptoms.
Causes of pseudopregnancy: After the estrus and ovulation period, dogs have hormonal disorders in their bodies. Even if some dogs have not mated, their ovaries will form a corpus luteum, which may lead to abnormal progesterone secretion and luteal activity. Prolonged, thereby causing pseudopregnancy; and even if some dogs mate, they may fail to conceive, but the ovaries are still forming a functional corpus luteum, causing pseudopregnancy symptoms.

How to care for a dog with pseudopregnancy

Generally, the symptoms of pseudopregnancy can heal on their own and do not require special care and treatment; however, if the symptoms are more serious, hormone treatment can be used. Dogs are injected with the male hormone: methyltestosterone, combined with the oral estrogen: diethylstilbestrol, both at a standard dosage of 0.2 to 0.5 mg/time.
Note: It is generally not recommended to use hormonal treatment on dogs, as it may cause uterine diseases. If the dog has a high number of false pregnancies, the dog owner can take it for sterilization surgery.

How to increase the pregnancy rate of pseudopregnant dogs

1. Choose the 10th to 12th day of the dog’s estrus as the best period for mating, with a high pregnancy rate.
2. Choosing the right age for mating is the key to improving the pregnancy rate and survival rate. Female dogs should be mated when the dog is one and a half years old and is in heat for the second time. Male dogs should be mated at the earliest after they are 2 years old. Mating too early may affect the normal production and development of the fetus, and lead to high-risk accidents such as stillbirth, miscarriage, and dystocia.
3. Let the mating dogs get familiar with each other before letting them mate naturally.
4. Select a healthy dog ​​that is strong and within the immunity period for mating.
5. You can try to ask a veterinarian to help them mate smoothly.