Can dogs not pregnant get this?Or can they just be inflammed from their heat cycle.
2007-06-26 09:28:17 · 4 answers · asked by d t 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here is some information in forming you about mastitis.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T022200.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastitis
Hope I hepled you out a little bit.
2007-06-26 09:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by recycled thoughts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
mastitis is inflammation of the mammary gland usually due to infection. Yes a female can get this without being pregnant. The reason is some animals nipples arnt fully closed (sealed) and so bacteria can get in there and can multiply and infect the whole gland.
2007-06-26 09:32:41 · answer #2 · answered by wenchgirl04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to be aware than unspayed dogs are very prone to mammary cancer, especially if they're more than a few years old, so you should get this checked by a vet.
Chalice
2007-06-26 10:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can. It is most likely after they've been in season.
2007-06-26 09:33:37 · answer #4 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋