Phantom pregnancy in Lab?

Discussion in 'Labrador Health' started by Cat Donald, Jun 30, 2019.

  1. Cat Donald

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    My girl has now finished her 1st season, stopped bleeding about 5 days ago. She's now got swollen teats they don't seem to be going down and I'm wondering what the signs of a phantom pregnancy is and how long that would last for?
     
  2. 5labs

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    That's normal after a season. A phantom pregnancy usually occurs around 8-10 weeks after her season (ie when pups would have been born if she was mated). Progesterone levels are very similar after a season in pregnant and non pregnant bitches.
     

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