Prevalence of pseudopregnancy in bitch

Pseudopregnancy (PSG) is one of the most common syndromes diagnosed after oestrous cycle in female dogs. This condition marked by hormonal fluctuations resembling pregnancy and it characterized by elevated plasma prolactin, mimics postpartum lactation. The objective of this study was to provide a look into the typical clinical PSG caseload from reproduction primary care, based on bitches treated at a veterinary teaching hospital. The authors found a diagnosed prevalence of PSG at 30.81% among reproductive pathologies in bitch. Concentrated oestrous occurrences in spring and autumn influence PSG distribution. PSG onset is marked by behavioural changes, followed by physical signs (mammary enlargement ...

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