What happens if a dog gets mastitis?
Expert Answer
Canine mastitis usually causes symptoms such as redness and swelling of the breasts, pain, lumps in the breasts, and local heat. If the inflammation is more severe, the dog’s breasts may produce milk with abnormal color and a noticeable odor.
In addition, due to the pain and discomfort, the dog may show a reduced appetite. Persistent pain can change the dog’s mental state, for example becoming restless or sleepy. If your dog shows the above symptoms, take it to a veterinary clinic promptly for diagnosis and treatment.
My nursing dog got mastitis and the article's right, red swollen painful breasts with weird milk, she went off food and was restless, I took her to a vet fast. If your lactating dog shows those signs, get to a vet promptly, mastitis needs antibiotics and the pups depend on her. Mine recovered and kept nursing. Don't wait, infected mammary glands worsen quickly, so get her seen and treated before the infection spreads or her milk dries up.