AboutRenee Cox Expertise I can help with many questions on whelping, difficulties with pregnancy, and puppies. My breed is Boxer, but I have helped other breeders whelp many different breeds, including the small breeds. I also took a vet assistant course for my own dogs. I only have 8 years breeding experience.
Experience I have bred, whelped, and raised Boxers for 8 years. I have also helped other breeders in different breeds whelp many litters.
Education/Credentials I have two semesters of vet assistant training.
Expert: Renee Cox Date: 6/28/2008 Subject: Drying up breastmilk in dogs
Question My 6 weeks old pups were sold yesterday and the mom's breasts are engorged! I know not to feed her as much food as before, but she her breasts are huge and I don't know what to do to relieve the pressure for her. Can you help?
Answer Hi Joyce. It'll take her breasts a while to get close to normal again. Cut back slightly on her food and water, and you can try to apply cold compresses to her breasts. Some people will even wrap a bandage around the dog to help dry up the milk. Since the puppies are now gone to their new homes, she should dry up very soon. There's not a whole lot that you can do, just give it some time. Good luck!
