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After every season, the bitch has hormonal changes which prepare her body for pregnancy, even if she is not pregnant. A possible reason for this is that when dogs lived in a pack, having more female dogs that could nurse the puppies would increase their chance of survival.\u003Cstrong>\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-can-you-do-to-help-your-dog\">\u003Cstrong>What can you do to help your dog?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A phantom pregnancy in a dog typically lasts anywhere from a week to a month. They will often resolve without treatment. Milk will usually dry up quicker if you avoid touching or stimulating the mammary glands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your dog produces milk and she is well in herself, try to increase her exercise and decrease her food intake slightly. 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