My dog’s breasts are stiff after giving birth
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Hard mammary glands in a mother dog after birth may be mastitis or hyperplasia. Suggestions: 1. Observe redness, pain, lumps, and milk discharge. 2. Warm compress with a warm towel or hot pack to ease pain and inflammation.
3. Clean and disinfect the breasts and hand-milk if the lump is large, to relieve pressure; operate gently and disinfect before expressing. 4. Prevent issues with good nutrition and hygiene during nursing, avoiding blocked ducts.
5. If the hardness persists or worsens with other signs, stop nursing and see a vet promptly; treatment may include anti-inflammatory and milk-drying injections.
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