Sentences with phrase «false pregnancies generally»

False pregnancies generally last up to three weeks, and during this period, the dog's hormones are the same as they would be if she were pregnant.

Not exact matches

False pregnancy is not dangerous to the bitch, but it is generally more distressing to breeders.

While false pregnancy is generally not harmful to the pet, the problem for pet owners may be temperament changes, maternal behaviors involved in «nest building», the «adoption» of inanimate objects like shoes and stuffed animals, and unexplained appetite changes or weight gain.

Mother dogs sometimes «guard» their babies from very long distances and generally do not bite unless the puppy or toy (which the dog perceives to be a puppy during a false pregnancy) is taken.