Symptoms of mastitis in dogs

Dogs suffering from mastitis usually have a loss of appetite, poor spirits, and neglect to take care of the puppies. The breasts will feel hard, swollen and warm when touched with hands. Most dogs will feel pain, and pus-like or bloody fluid will flow from the nipples. In severe infections, there will be lesions such as abscesses or gangrene on the breasts, and the bitch will have symptoms of fever and dehydration.

How to treat mastitis in dogs

Send to a pet hospital for treatment immediately. The doctor will give appropriate medication according to the condition. If dehydration or systemic sepsis occurs, fluid infusion is required. In addition, the milk must be expressed several times a day until the bitch's condition is under control. Of course, during the treatment period, the female dog cannot breastfeed, so it is necessary to help the puppy find a suitable "nanny" or switch to artificial breastfeeding.

How to prevent dog mastitis

(1) Keep the environment clean.

(2) Shave the hair around the breasts and pay attention to the cleaning of the breasts.

(3) Trim the puppies’ toenails to prevent scratching the mother dog’s mammary glands when drinking milk.