Pseudopregnancy in the bitch: the current view on aetiology and treatment

The meaning of the word pseudopregnancy, as applied to the bitch, is discussed. Review of the literature shows that there is no evidence to support the theory that pseudopregnancy is caused by excess or persistent progesterone production. The condition is closely related to prolactin release from the pituitary gland, and can be treated using a prolactin inhibiting drug, bromocriptine