My Girl

False Pregnancy - Pseudocyesis

"Canine false pregnancy is a term used to describe female dogs showing signs of pregnancy, nursing, and lactation, and yet produce no puppies; either there was no mating occurred or have any fertilized eggs. This sign usually occurs after her estrus stage is over (about a month or two), and it may last for two to three months depending in type and severity from one female to another."

Well, this is what Mya is experiencing right now. She was not near any male dogs so she is not pregnant. Also, she will be spayed this summer so there is not need to talk about that.

She is experiencing all the signs of pregnancy. Increased appetite, weight gain, enlarged teats, lactation and nesting. However, her tummy is not big.

It's quite the thing to see. I never knew that this condition would mimic a true pregnancy, all the way up to the end....less the puppies.

Here are some pictures of her belly and her nesting areas.

Belly

Nest 1
Nest 2
Nest 3