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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: wendall on August 15, 2013, 05:06:51 PM

Title: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: wendall on August 15, 2013, 05:06:51 PM

Honey finished her first season mid June. She is now behaving a bit strange! She is panting a lot, whining as she is walking around and carrying a toy around and whining at the same time, and even howling! She is even more clingy than usual, not eating much (not that she is a ferocious eater) and her nipples are slightly bigger than normal. Could this be a phantom pregnancy and should I see the vet?

Title: Re: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: ladylola on August 15, 2013, 07:58:14 PM

Sounds like it could be, when my girl had one, I was told to cut her food down and exercise her more.
Takes their mind off it.

Title: Re: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: Helly D on August 15, 2013, 08:13:06 PM

Yep phantom pregnancy - classic signs. No need to go to vet usually as it stops eventually.

Title: Re: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: panda66 on August 15, 2013, 10:50:24 PM

Friend's dog had phantom pregnancy and vet said to take all toys away as she was whining because she couldn't decide which was her baby  :luv: although it seemed cruel she was better afterwards and so happy when she got them back  :D

Title: Re: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: joss on November 19, 2013, 01:37:07 PM

I am having the same problem.  My two mated in error after having a litter in March but she was not pregnant as I dont think Ruby was having a proper season. She is now having all the symptoms above and looking so sorry for herself.  The only thing I am worried about is that she is shaking a lot. Does anyone know if this is normal

Margaret

Title: Re: Is this a phantom pregnancy
Post by: wendall on November 19, 2013, 11:14:14 PM

Not too sure about the shaking. Has she had a season since the mating? I think I would phone the vets just to make sure. Hope she is feeling better soon :luv: