Educational Overview

PHANTOM PREGNANCY IN PETS & ANIMALS


Phantom pregnancy, also called pseudopregnancy or false pregnancy, is a common hormonal condition that can occur in female dogs after a heat cycle, whether or not mating or conception occurred. These signs can indicate another condition, including mastitis or pyometra.

PHANTOM / FALSE PREGNANCY SUPPORT

Primarily relevant to:

•  Dogs — common

•  Cats — uncommon

•  Rabbits — recognised

•  Rats and some other small mammals — recognised
  
  

A female may display physical and behavioural changes that resemble pregnancy even though she is not carrying puppies.

COMMON SIGNS

Signs can include:

• Enlarged mammary glands

• Milk production or mammary discharge

• Nesting behaviour

• Carrying or mothering toys

• Increased attachment or protective behaviour

• Restlessness or changes in behaviour

• Reduced or increased appetite

• Abdominal enlargement

• Lethargy

• Changes in sleep patterns

• Increased licking of the mammary glands
  
  

The intensity and duration of symptoms can vary between animals.

WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?

Following oestrus, female dogs naturally experience significant hormonal changes. In some dogs, these hormonal changes can produce pregnancy-like physical and behavioural responses even when pregnancy has not occurred.

Repeated episodes can occur after subsequent heat cycles.

IMPORTANT

These signs can indicate another condition, including mastitis or pyometra.

If pregnancy is possible, pregnancy should also be ruled out rather than assuming that the signs are caused by pseudopregnancy.

Phantom pregnancy is usually self-limiting, but some signs require veterinary assessment.

Seek veterinary advice if there is:

• Significant mammary swelling or pain

• Hot, red or inflamed mammary glands

• Abnormal mammary discharge

• Fever or marked lethargy

• Persistent vomiting

• Severe loss of appetite

• Abdominal pain

• Excessive thirst or urination

• Symptoms that are unusually severe or prolonged
  
  

These signs can indicate another condition, including mastitis or pyometra.

If pregnancy is possible, pregnancy should also be ruled out rather than assuming that the signs are caused by pseudopregnancy.

SET OF

Educational Purposes

Natural Pet Botanicals products are not intended to replace veterinary care or prescribed treatments. Always consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and medical advice.

Formulated with plant and mineral-based ingredients, traditionally referenced for their role in supporting overall balance and general wellbeing.

These formulations are designed to assist the body’s natural processes and support resilience during times of environmental or physiological stress.

SUPPORTING NORMAL WELLBEING

May be of benefit for supporting:

• Normal reproductive-system health

• Healthy hormonal function

• Normal mammary health

• General wellbeing during natural hormonal changes

• Normal appetite and behaviour

• Healthy metabolic and physiological function
  
  
  

Our approach focuses on plant-based ingredients selected to support the body's normal physiological processes and overall wellbeing.

This product is intended as complementary animal health support and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

If a female animal develops persistent mammary enlargement, abnormal discharge, marked lethargy, fever, abdominal enlargement, severe loss of appetite, excessive thirst or other concerning signs, veterinary assessment should be sought.

NATURAL PLANT-BASED SUPPORT • FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH • GENERAL WELLBEING

Phantom 180 formula


Contains:
Phosphate of Potassium (Kali Phos) 
Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera)  
Clematis (Clematis vitalba)  
Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera) 
Rock Rose (Cistus spp) 
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
in 20% USP alc. in purified water.

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These statements are for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Always seek veterinary or professional advice for specific health concerns.

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