Inconclusive Ultrasound

[linda@outerbankspress.com]

I’m very new to breeding, having never had a litter of puppies in my life, and I took my girl in for an ultrasound at 5 weeks following a side-by-side AI breeding. The vet assured me that there are no puppies, but my dog is acting pregnant: she’s clingy, sleeps all day, has to be hand-fed or she won’t eat, and she just seems uncomfortable. She’s usually a very active, rambunctious dog who loves her meals. Thoughts?

[Sandra McCue]

Linda,

Sometimes bitches can have a false pregnancy and have all the signs of being pregnant.  How far along is she now?  Have you taken her temperature?  Are you noticing any discharge at all?  I have had both pregnant and non-pregnant bitches that have acted like you are describing.  If she is running a temperature, I would be concerned about a pyometra which would need to be treated ASAP.  Do you have a good reproduction veterinarian that you can go to.  An ultrasound would confirm this.  Pyometra can be treated medically without having to spay them.  Keep me posted.

Sandi

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