My new rescue dog had puppies. Why is she still producing milk?

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We just got our dog from the SPCA and she had puppies. We don’t know how long ago but she just recently started having milk come out of her nipples. What should I do? Is it normal? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 years and 5 months old | 40 lbs

Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

If she had puppy recently and she was feeding them, is normal to produce milk for few days after stopping the activity. Without puppies stimulating milk production by suckling, Gracie will stop the milk production soon. Do not squeeze the milk out otherwise she will continue to produce it and monitor the mammary gland. If the glands become painful/red/inflammed, please seek veterinarian attention. Please post again on the forum if you would like to discuss it further. I hope my answer was helpful.

My new rescue dog had puppies. Why is she still producing milk?

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