Why is my recently spayed dog still lactating after surgery?

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Why is my recently spayed chihuahua lactating? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 3 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she was in a false pregnancy or pregnant during the procedure then this can cause them to lactate still. The ovaries and uterus were removed, but the hormones that were already produced and circulating take a week or 2 to fully go away, so her body will still respond as if everything is still there. It should go away with in 2 weeks. If not, or you notice a pus discharge, then I would get her rechecked

Why is my recently spayed dog still lactating after surgery?

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