AboutPatti Expertise To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age.
Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog.
I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from.
My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.
Experience My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years.
Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes".
I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.
Question I just had her spayed 2 weeks ago. She did well. She is filling up with milk and bites herself all the time. She started filling up before she was spayed. She doesn't hurt herself it is just bothering me. She did the same thing before she was spayed but it went away after a while. The vet said not to worry now but bring her back if it continues. What do you think? Thankyou so much!
Answer Hi Jenny,
Because your dog is spayed, the problem might be a hormonal imbalance. Because you had your dog spayed so late in her life, there is also the possibility of Mammary tumors.
You've said that your vet told you to bring her back if the condition continues, and I think you should do just that.
Until you can be seen by your vet, try applying very warm compresses to your dog's enlarged breasts.
