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Is it okay if my dog keeps her toy during a phantom pregnancy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 50 lbs

My dog is going through a phantom pregnancy should I take away her ‘’pup’ which is actually a toy

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2019

It's fine for Harley to keep her 'Pup'. It likely brings her comfort. She will eventually lose interest. Here is a link about false pregnancy: https://www.petcoach.co/article/false-pregnancy-in-dogs/ Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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