Phantom pregnancies are a perfectly normal thing for a dog. As long as they are managed properly, they cause no or little distress.

There is some evidence that phantoms increase the risk of pyometra, but also some that suggests it doesn't.

It is odd that most breeders advocate keeping males entire and with all their combined years of experience have never had any problems.

Don't forget, vets usually only see sick dogs.

I decided to have Sophie spayed as she was having a phantom pregnancy with every season. Each time she had one she developed milk and had to have medication as she started developing cystitis, she was also very depressed.
So after her 4th one we decided it was in her best interests to be spayed.

I would love to know what vets are actually taught at college about the age recommended for neutering!

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