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by Answerbag Staff on January 22nd, 2010

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Can dogs spontaneously start nursing?

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  • by M. B. Lachlei on January 22nd, 2010

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    Female dogs can start lactating due to either pregnancy or false pregnancy. The female dog will "mother" toys and may actually produce milk. This may be an evolutionary adaptation to accept orphaned pups.

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    "Canine Reproduction"; Phyllis A Holst, MS DVM; 1985

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