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Meghana Nair

Hey! My dog is lactating and it just started yesterday for the first time. She is on medicines for alopecia. Is it because of medicines?

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Dr. Sharmila Rai

Hi! How old is your dog and when was her last heat period?

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Meghana Nair

She is 2.5 years old and her last period was 2 months ago.

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Dr. Sharmila Rai

It seems like she is suffering from pseudopregnancy. Its generally seen 1-2 months after heat period. Prevent her from licking her nipples by putting a shirt on her, as licking will stimulate more milk production. If the secretion is severe and other physiological symptoms like aggression/destress is observed then medicine like cabergolin might be required. For permanant elimination of the situation spaying can be considered but after the symptoms have subsided.

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