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During these false pregnancies, dogs might show signs of morning sickness.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
This false pregnancy occurs after a dog is in heat and symptoms can occur about six to eight weeks after a female dog's fertile season, an article from Purina reported.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoo officials have also said she’s raised four cubs to adulthood, but has also experienced five false pregnancies.
—Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
Rather than end the story with a false pregnancy or a miscarriage, Lear kept the focus on Maude’s choice and follow-through as well as the absence of judgment by those around her.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
That followed two other false pregnancies in the last few years.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Nov. 2019
Meanwhile, the zoo has been waiting to find out whether Mei Xiang might be pregnant or is experiencing a false pregnancy.
—Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Mei Xiang, who has had numerous false pregnancies in past years, was artificially inseminated in March and is near the end of her 90- to 185-day gestation period.
—Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
This false pregnancy occurs after a dog is in heat and symptoms can occur about six to eight weeks after a female dog's fertile season, an article from Purina reported.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Zoo officials have also said she’s raised four cubs to adulthood, but has also experienced five false pregnancies.
—Heidi Pérez-Moreno, Washington Post, 22 July 2023
Rather than end the story with a false pregnancy or a miscarriage, Lear kept the focus on Maude’s choice and follow-through as well as the absence of judgment by those around her.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 12 May 2022
That followed two other false pregnancies in the last few years.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Nov. 2019
Meanwhile, the zoo has been waiting to find out whether Mei Xiang might be pregnant or is experiencing a false pregnancy.
—Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Mei Xiang, who has had numerous false pregnancies in past years, was artificially inseminated in March and is near the end of her 90- to 185-day gestation period.
—Michael E. Ruane, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
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“False pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20pregnancy. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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