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My dog's puppies died. How to help her with engorged, leaking milk?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 50 lbs

My dog had pups and they didn't survive birth. She is engorged with milk and leaking gow can I help her

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2019

Poor Daisy! Cool compresses and cabbage leaves can help but you should make sure to try to minimize stimulation of her mammary glands as much as possible and minimize contact. A tight fitting jacket or Thundershirt might also help.

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