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02-13-2008, 06:53 PM | #1 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana
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| help Jolie' (mommie)...I noticed tonight that she has a few inverted nipples and they are hard like rocks and milk is leaking from them...and her two lowest nipples (don't seem to have milk coming out)have not really been sucked on but the puppies were latching on the her skin and it is red with little whelps and they have hard sacks in that area too. She gave birth on Monday, 2/11/08 I wish I had noticed it earlier...I will bring her in to see the vet in the am. The puppies have not lost any weight...they pretty much all gained an ounce. Any suggestions on what to do? Greatly appreciated!! |
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02-13-2008, 07:09 PM | #2 |
and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana
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| I cannot help you with this but wish you lots of luck with your babies! Welcoime to YT! d
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02-13-2008, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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| Your female most likely has mastitis. http://dogtrainingandcare.info/dog-c...r-mastitis.php Try to put a warm compress on her nipples. Do you happen to have any amoxicillin on hand? Your females need some antibiotics as soon a possible. Try the warm compresses tonight and take her to the vets first thing in the morning. Most likely she is just in the early stages and most likely her milk is still good. If left untreated it can be very dangerous for the mom and her babies. Last edited by bjh; 02-13-2008 at 07:14 PM. |
02-13-2008, 07:53 PM | #4 |
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| Thanks!!! Thank you so much...after reading I am almost positive that is what she has. We will be at the vet at 8 AM...thank god the puppies are gaining weight...they have not lost any weight. Thanks for the support! It is greatly appreciated. Jolie' is laying on her back resting now. |
02-13-2008, 08:31 PM | #5 | |
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Just for future knowledge....I buy Fish-mox from Revival Animal Health Products. Fish-Mox is amoxicillin in capsule form. Revival will even provide a sheet that tells how to mix it with water and how much to give your dog. Any time I have a female that is showing the early signs of mastitis I start giving her amoxicillin twice a day and usually by the second day the mammary glands are back to normal. | |
02-14-2008, 11:46 AM | #6 |
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| Back Home Thanks for the comments...we went to the vet, he gave her a shot of Baytril, and 2 medications (Baytril and Rimadyl by mouth). We were told to put cold compresses on her just for today. Says she should be fine in a couple days. We need to keep a close eye on her. She is still feeding and caring for her puppies. Thanks for the help and support it is greatly appreciated. |
02-14-2008, 11:58 AM | #7 | |
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02-14-2008, 12:13 PM | #8 |
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| Opps! Forgot the most important this...it is mastitis. |
02-14-2008, 12:28 PM | #9 |
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| That is what I figured. Mastitis is one thing breeders should always watch for. My first Yorkie would get it every time she had a litter and I have had others get it from time to time. If I see a female getting the hard milk glands I start her on the amoxicillin right away. I am just glad you caught it soon enough. Several years ago my step daughters pit bull got it and it was horrible. She had 12 pups and I think all but one ended up dying. Had she been paying attention to the dog that would not have happened. I like happy endings. |
02-14-2008, 12:48 PM | #10 |
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| First Go round Thanks for the help....this is our first go round and we are learning...I have read lots of things but some you miss. You are so greatly appreciated. |
02-14-2008, 05:48 PM | #11 |
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| Pictures Thought I would share what matitsis looks like.... |
02-14-2008, 06:20 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas
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| I did not realize she had it that bad. I am so thankful you got her to the vets. Are you seeing any improvement yet? I hope so. Thanks for sharing, very educational for future breeders. |
02-17-2008, 12:38 PM | #13 |
My Tiny Treasures Donating Member | Oh wow, how horrible!!! How is she doing??? |
02-17-2008, 12:51 PM | #14 |
Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida
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| Poor baby I hope she's feeling much better now. That looks so painful
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02-17-2008, 04:57 PM | #15 |
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| Feeling better Hi...thanks for all the comments...Jolie' is feeling much, much better. She is up and about like her old self. She is enjoying her mommie hood.
__________________ Jolie'', Candace, Zoey , Zack & Gizmo |
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