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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
breast question
Answered by
Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A - Small Animals, dogs, cats, C.V.A, Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncture
American Animal Hospital
Randolph - NJ
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.
breast question
by gonza201, Jan 24, 2009 12:16PM
Type of Animal
:
Dog
Age of Animal
:
6-7
Sex of Animal
:
Female
Breed of Animal
:
Germen Shephered
Last date your pet was examined by a vet?
:
October 20, 2007
Doctor's Answer
by Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A, Jan 26, 2009 11:42AM
, Jan 26, 2009 11:42AM
It sounds like mastitis, which is an infection of mammary gland. This is common during and after nursing where bacteria can easily ascend up the teat into the breast tissue. This can be a serious and painful condition for your dog and can cause your dog to have a fever, can cause her to decrease or stop eating and can spread. Mastitis requires antibiotics so please take her to a vet ASAP for the best outcome.
