Canine Pseudopregnancy: A Review

Authors

  • Thangamani A
  • Srinivas M
  • Chandra Prasad B.
  • Anusha K.
  • Sadasiva Rao K.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjovst.v7i1.106

Abstract

Canine pseudopregnancy is a normal physiological syndrome that occurs in female dogs in their diestrual phase of estrous cycle. It simulates the peri and post-whelping signs that includes nesting, increase in weight and enlargement of mammary gland, lactation and mothering behavior on toys, shoes, puppies of other bitches. Decreased levels of progesterone, meanwhile raised levels of prolactin predispose the bitches to pseudopregnancy. It is a self-limiting clinical condition; however, anti-prolactin therapy indicated an overt pseudopregnancy. Predisposed bitches not used for breeding purpose. The permanent solution for prevention of this clinical condition is ovariohysterectomy (OHE). In this article reviewed regarding aetiopathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of pseudopregnancy.

Keyword: Canine, pseudopregnancy, syndrome

Cite this Article Thangamani A, Srinivas M, Chandra Prasad B, et al. Canine Pseudopregnancy: A Review. Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology. 2018; 7(1): 7–11p. 

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Published

2018-03-29

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Vol. 7 No. 1 (2018)

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Review Article

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