My dog seems pregnant, but then it goes away. Is it a false pregnancy?

Unfortunately you can't tell if this is a real pregnancy or a false pregnancy without an ultrasound at this stage. At 22 days, the fetal heart beats can be detected on an ultrasound. At 45 days, the fetal skeletons can be seen on an x-ray. Depending on the size of the mother and the amount of puppies, the fetuses may be palpated in the final weeks of pregnancy. Here are a couple links with additional information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/false-pregnancy-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/pregnancy-diagnosis-caring-for-the-pregnant-dog/ I strongly recommend to have your dog spayed. Otherwise she will have up to two litters of puppies a year. Not only is this a lot of strain on her body, but it contributes to pet over population. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

You are honestly too kind to me! Bloat is fatal without treatment, but if she is acting normally now, then she doesn't have it. You would see unproductive vomiting, restlessness, pacing, a swollen abdomen, and looking at the abdomen. It's good that she stopped the previous behavior, and it could be that she had something stuck in her throat but has now passed it. I would monitor her for now, and if she does show any concerning signs again, have her seen by a vet. As for the swelling of her stomach, it could be possible that Bella is pregnant if she's been around intact male dogs. She could have be going into heat, as the mammary glands can swell when a dog is in heat.

She appears pregnant from the photos but there is no way for me to diagnose pregnancy via the internet. Dogs are pregnant for 62-65 days so if it’s been that long without her delivering I suggest you get her to a vet for an exam. I doubt this is false pregnancy. Here are some articles for you to read about the subject: ( https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/false-pregnancy-in-dogs ) ( https://mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/pregnancy-diagnosis-caring-for-the-pregnant-dog )

If Goldie was around an intact male when she was in heat, then yes she could be pregnant. It could also be she is suffering from a false pregnancy, which is when a dog shows the signs of being pregnant without being pregnant. I'd have her checked out by a vet this week to determine if she is pregnant or not. Best of luck.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would start first with confirming that Sparky is actually pregnant. Your vet can take an X-ray. At 59 days the puppies should be visible. Milk can show up in the mammary glands a day or so or up to a week before birth. Another possibility is a false pregnancy. This is a hormonal imbalance that occurs after a dog is in heat. They are not pregnant but the hormonal imbalance convinces the body that they are. The dog can produce milk, nest, carry toys around like puppies and act anxious. It usually lasts the length of a pregnancy which is 60-63 days. I hope this helps!

If she became pregnant on June 18, then Brownie is 57 days along. It is possible that she is starting to create milk. Dogs do not always "look" pregnant, especially if she is having a small litter. She is far enough along to have your vet do an x-ray to check for puppies. I recommend this also so that you will know how many puppies to expect while she is labor. It is possible that she is not pregnant and is exhibiting signs associated with false pregnancy. Most dogs will clear a false pregnancy on their own without treatment. Here is some more helpful information: Birthing puppies: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=678 False pregnancy: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1896

Mishti may be having what we call a "False Pregnancy". It occurs because their bodies release some of the same hormones that will occur with pregnancy, so she may actually think that she is/was pregnant. I have attached a link to more information about that below. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1896 If Mishti is stealing and trying to nurse the other dog's puppies, I would separate her from the other dogs to avoid them nursing on her since nursing can actually make a false pregnancy last longer. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.