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• Published Subscription 29 Mar 2018

  Canine Pseudopregnancy: A Review

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

  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 …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article →