My dog's breasts are hot, hard, engorged after puppies. Mastitis?

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Hello my dog named Mya, she has puppies 6 weeks old. She has been having issues BF and seems very different skinner and was having very loose stools.. her breast’s are engorged and she doesn’t want to even be around her pups.. the pups are doing great eating soft and hard food so no concern with them Just her.. no blood or pus it’s milk color comes out she is hot to touch and hard. They scratched and bit her a lot. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Mya could have mastitis, that would cause her mammary glands to be hot to the touch and hard. Mastitis is fatal without treatment, so she needs to see a vet now. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

My dog's breasts are hot, hard, engorged after puppies. Mastitis?

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