“There are no specific husbandry practices that will prevent mastitis, but general attention to detail in the whelping area will promote the health of bitch and pups,” Von Dollen says… See more

Your veterinarian will make a diagnosis and treatment plan based on a thorough physical exam and clinical evaluations. They will differentiate galactostasis (milk engorgeme… See more

With early diagnosis, the mammary gland can return to normal function in about two to three weeks with appropriate treatment. In more severe cases, permanent damage may occur, … See more

Puppies are “best equipped to remove milk from the glands in an efficient manner, much more so than the human hand,” Von Dollen says. However, if the bitch is too sore to allo… See more