pseudopregnancy
/suːdoʊˈprɛɡnənsi/
noun
- A condition in which a female animal shows signs of pregnancy (such as weight gain, nesting behavior, or milk production) but is not actually pregnant.
- Pseudopregnancy is common in some mammals, including dogs and cats.
- The dog's pseudopregnancy lasted for several weeks after her heat cycle.
- The vet explained that pseudopregnancy usually resolves on its own without treatment.