redangel Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Three days ago Miss Luci was desexed (one month past season, mid-line incision) Recovery was swift, she ate & drank on her return home several hours post op and passed urine etc...following that. Now however she is displaying signs of false pregnancy. She is hyperactive, digging & showing nesting behaviour. She has adopted a squeakly pink seal as her pup of choice and well it is with her everywhere. She carries it from nest to nest, whining and encouraging it nurse. Tried taking it off her and she near lost the plot...I ended up giving it back to her. If she is disturbed she will nest in another place, as we have another dog (Rosie) she is defensive and protective of her puppy (which in sadly Rosies favorite toy) so we need to separate them at the moment. Is this common? Is it a sign of infection? (the wound is clean & there is no discharge visible) She eats ok when she has time out from "puppy" though she is distracted. What are your thoughts? Appreciate feedback on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I would suggest a vet visit in the morning just to check. I have never seen this behaviour ..and have seen a LOT of fresh speyed bitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 does she normally have phantoms after a season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I do know of 1 bitch that did this, even went so far as a little milk in nipples. She was a rescue taken in at the end of her season. They then waited a few weeks before desexing, the vet put it down to all the changes that had gone on around her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 No she has never been bred nor ever had a phantom. This morning her milk kicked in. Will advise & show the vet when we catch up this morning. I was always told never spay a bitch straight after a season due to tissue friability & hormonal issues, but I figured a month after would be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Take her toy away from her, that only encourages the behaviour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 It takes up to 3 months for the hormones to settle after desexing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 She checked out all fine health wise,she has some milk engorgement but not unmanageable. I was not told to remove the toy from her keep.. Sway I have done that and despite some initial upset she is starting to settle as the night progresses. She is still looking/crying for "puppy" but will at least be distracted enough to eat a decent meal now. I have had many dogs but havent seen a phantom pregnancy. One bitch I had used to turn on the milk supply if there were pups in the house, but this one was unexpected. Thank you for your replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pesh Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Had a spayed bitch who would Mother, but not to the extent of getting milk. Poor confused baby. How's she going now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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