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How to tell if my mother dog is still producing milk for pups?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Is there any way i can tell if there is still milk being produced by the mother any think i can do

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2016

It's very difficult to check but usually you will see some milk when pressing lightly on the end of the nipple. if you don't see any milk, it doesn't mean that there is none but if you see some drops you can be sure there is plenty of milk.

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