Spaying and milk production

Sylvie Anne 81
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Hi,

I adopted my dog Mimi, who’s about ten years old, last April. She hadn’t been spayed and had a phantom pregnancy. My vet advised me to have her spayed to avoid this kind of issue which, according to them, would keep recurring.

She had her operation this July but still has milk in her teats despite a first course of treatment. She’s now on her second course of medication which is going to last a full month and started last week, but there doesn't seem to be any improvement, the milk is still there...

My vet told me there could be a risk of infection if the milk doesn't dry up... but it doesn't seem to be going away. What are the possible complications and how serious can this problem get?

I’m not a huge fan of meds, so is there a natural way to help in case the problem doesn't get resolved despite the medical treatment?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Sylvie Anne

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    I'm so glad things have sorted themselves out for her. Yes, do feel free to reach out if you need anything else 😉

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    Sylvie Anne 81
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    Evening everyone, I just wanted to thank everyone who helped out. Due to some connection issues, I wasn't able to do so any sooner.

    The issue with my dog's milk coming in is finally sorted, but another problem has cropped up, so I’m going to start a new thread for that.

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    Tania28
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    If the plan is just to pump her full of Galastop, then no thanks; that medication is far too harsh. Have a look into herbal remedies, like chasteberry and artichoke. You should chat with a vet who knows their stuff about that sort of thing; it worked wonders for Genesys.
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    Apparently, there’s already been one failed treatment and this is now the second lot that’s not really showing any results, according to the OP...

    Conventional meds don’t always work for every pet, and trying out multiple treatments... well, it takes its toll in the long run too.

    Which is probably why the OP is asking about a more natural approach.

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    Loustick
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    Fair enough @Proveto, but can milk production actually be considered a medical condition? Don't female dogs naturally go off their food to stop their milk coming in?
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    Hi,

    There are always "home remedies" for most illnesses, but the treatments your vet prescribes are by far the most effective for these kinds of issues. They can be really dangerous for your dog if they aren't treated quickly.

    Kind regards,

    Vincent

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    Evening, putting her on a restricted diet can help stop the lactation; it’s worth a go.
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    Hi there

    You’d have to check if there are any contraindications for your dog... but a parsley omelette (a whole bunch of it), it was our breeder who first mentioned it to us.

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