Search Results
29 results for “progesterone”
Why do cats have pseudopregnancy
Pseudopregnancy is caused by progesterone persisting after ovulation without conception, keeping hormone levels like pregnancy. Symptoms usually subside in a few days; see a vet if they last too long.
My Dog Has One Hard, Purple Swollen Breast — Are There Alternatives to Surgery?
The swollen, firm breast is best treated by surgery; without it the lump likely keeps growing. Progesterone and anti-inflammatories may help temporarily.
How can I tell if my dog is pregnant after mating?
Watch for laziness, more food/water, and morning sickness; at 20-30 days the mammary glands swell with peach-pink nipples, and the belly and waist widen. A vet serum progesterone test confirms.
How Does Ovulation Work in Female Cats?
Cats are induced ovulators—eggs release only after mating stimulates the vagina, then travel to the uterus. A yellow secretion (progesterone) follows to support fertilization and embryo development.
How Light Affects Parrots
Light drives a parrot's health and breeding: it supports vitamin D, metabolism, and immunity, and longer days trigger breeding. Give direct (not through-glass) sunlight or a full-spectrum lamp, aiming for 10 hours daily and over 15 to boost reproduction.
Rabbit Breeding Characteristics
Rabbits are extremely fertile but have no regular estrous cycle — they are induced ovulators that release eggs only after mating or drug stimulation, 10–12 hours later. They have two separate uteri (allowing double pregnancies), mate most successfully around dawn and dusk, and suffer summer infertility, especially males. Pseudopregnancy is common and prevented by re-mating.
How to promote ovulation in dogs?
To promote ovulation: first, supplement nutrition, especially protein, vitamins, and minerals, which are vital for reproductive health. Second, mating on days 10 to 13 of estrus has a higher success rate. If unsure of timing, check progesterone at a vet. Finally, provide a comfortable, relaxed environment to reduce stress.
What if a female dog is naturally unable to give birth?
She may be infertile, which usually does not harm her, but prolonged heat raises risk of uterine inflammation and pyometra. Supplement nutrition, exercise, and seek hormone treatment at a vet.
How long does a dog’s phantom pregnancy last?
A dog's phantom pregnancy usually lasts about a month and returns to normal after that. Causes include hormonal imbalance and improper mating. Long-heat dogs easily get hormonal imbalance from prolonged progesterone, triggering phantom pregnancy. A female that does not mate or fails to conceive during heat may also show it.
Will a Dog Lose Its Appetite in Heat? What’s Normal and What’s Not
Reduced appetite in heat is common but not universal — hormone swings and a focus on courting (especially males near a female) drive it. Usually harmless if intake stays within 30% of normal and the dog is bright. See a vet if it refuses food 24h+, is lethargic, or shows vomiting/diarrhea/fever, or appetite doesn't return after heat.
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- Next »