The hormonal changes the ***** undergoes following oestrus are similar whether she is pregnant or not. Changing levels in circulating hormones in the pregnant and pseudo pregnant animal are accentuated and the reason that this occurs in an animal that has not conceived is poorly understood.
Treatment:
Mild cases are frequently not treated by the vet and will subside of their own accord in approximately 14-21 days.
However in some cases where the ***** appears physically ill or the behavioural changes are of such magnitude as to cause concern, treatment has to be instituted. Most treatments involve the use of hormonal drugs to reduce the milk production .Hi can anyone advise if you can give a dog experiencing a phantom pregnancy epsom salts to help with milk?
Hi Kimberly,
Not a good idea. But you could help her mammary glands to produce less milk by reducing stroking, wiping and not allowing her to lick as all these things encourage the glands to produce milk.
Hope this helps.
Love Mel.x
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