Four days after being spayed, Shih-Tzu Andi started to act strange.
Obsessed with a pig toy
Indeed, after finding a pink pig toy, she fell head over heels in love. In fact, she started carrying the toy everywhere she went and stayed by its side 24/7. Sure, dogs love their toys, but this was extreme! Andi looked like she was trying to care for and protect her little pig...
Curious as to what might be happening, Andi’s parents rang the vet to get his opinion. That’s when they discovered that their dog was suffering from a phantom pregnancy.
Phantom pregnancies in dogs
Phantom pregnancies can occur after spaying due to hormonal imbalances. In these cases, female dogs will act as though they have puppies and may decide to « take care of » inanimate objects. Andi went as far as trying to nurse her pig toy!
Of course, this isn’t a viable relationship in the long term. Andi’s parents have since removed the pig - but so far, Andi seems more relieved than anything else. In fact, she’s starting to feel more and more like herself every day!
