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Dog leaking milk

Posted by Vikki Allmark 
Vikki Allmark
Dog leaking milk
May 21, 2005 09:10PM
my female dog has stared leaking milk, can this mean she is coming into season?
Re: Dog leaking milk
May 22, 2005 12:30PM
Hi, Vicki,
No this is not a sign of her coming into season.
If you are sure that she is not actually pregnant this is a sign of a 'false pregnancy'. She would have been in season some 6 - 8 weeks ago, and her body is kidding her that she is going to have pups. She will probably make a nest, and cuddle some small toy or object as she would a puppy.
It will probably settle down in a few days, but your vet will be able to give you some treatment for her which will disperse the milk.
If her milk glands do become very enlarged and uncomfortable, and you do not intend breeding with her, you may consider having her neutered to prevent a recurrence in the future.
Walter
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