The nipples are not red or black, just normal colour. They are flat to her skin, but have this large flat hard mass behind (about 2" diameter). She is a Chihuahua.
2006-08-08 07:54:54 · 13 answers · asked by SueP 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
sounds like a blocked milk duct. you can try massage or warm water. Call your local vet if it doesn't clear up soon.
2006-08-08 07:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by cows4me79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the time you read this i'm hoping you have already been to the vets but just incase you havent.......
Its mastitis take her to the vet for some antibiotics. Its a load of rubbish that the milk from a mastitis infected teat may kill the pups! get your strongest pup latched on there to help clear it. She does need to see the vet though cos it can be pretty nasty if it ulcerates and bursts - puppies are hard enough work without having to constantly clean puss from the wound off them. If it has already ulcerated and burst keep the pups away from the infected teat as they would suck on the puss by mistake (nasty)
Good luck with your pups - enjoy them cos before you know t they are old enough to leave!
2006-08-09 08:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by TJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with olelady. We raise dogs and I have seen this. When the puppies stop sucking or don't on them they become hard like that. This happened pretty badly here recently when we weaned the puppies. They felt like they were going to burst. So I let the puppies suck all of the milk out and she was as good as new. That is only what is sounds like. Like everyone says the vet will have a more detailed and experienced answer. It wouldn't hurt to just call and ask what they think.
2006-08-08 15:16:11 · answer #3 · answered by brainymonkeey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is milk in the ducks from not being drank by the pups as the nipples are flat. It will get painfull and infected if not taken care of ... see a vet. or express the milk out yourself by massageing with a little warm water. to empty the ducts.
2006-08-08 15:01:36 · answer #4 · answered by ole_lady_93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be mastitis. This is very nasty and painful for the mother and if there is an infection present it could kill the puppies if they try to feed from the infected nipple. Mum and pups need to go the vet to get it checked out asap. Be a responsible owner and take them asap.
2006-08-09 08:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like mastitis. its an infection in the milk ducts that prevents the mild being produced correctly. try massaging the area to stimulate the milf flow. Then if that doesn't work it might be wise to get her to the vets. this could make her really ill, and thats not a good idea while she's rearing puppies!
2006-08-09 12:20:50 · answer #6 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well matbe you can go the vet and check but if you go it would be better to bring the dogs... But how big is your chiuaua??
I think the best thing to do is go to the vet..
PS: put in more details like how big it is and how long it's been pregent so people would know more,, 'ã
' Anyways good luck with the puppies and congrats!
2006-08-08 15:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i dog has babies not all the nipples become ready for milk. So any milk thats not being used is stored and discreated behind the skin. This is normal ps i bread yorkies so am aware of this thanks
2006-08-12 04:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by suzie1968uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TRY GENTLY MASSAGING IT SOUNDS LIKE SHE HAS A BLOCKED MILK DUCT WHICH IF ITS THE SAME FOR DOGS AS HUMANS IT WILL BE HURTING HER.
2006-08-10 03:49:40 · answer #9 · answered by claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think you should contact a vet to put ur mind at rest
2006-08-08 15:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by baronjenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋