{"id":17026,"date":"2022-03-25T10:59:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:59:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:59:30","slug":"why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are my dogs nipples swollen after spay?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_are_my_dogs_nipples_swollen_after_spay\" title=\"Why are my dogs nipples swollen after spay?\">Why are my dogs nipples swollen after spay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Can_spayed_female_dogs_get_mastitis\" title=\"Can spayed female dogs get mastitis?\">Can spayed female dogs get mastitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_are_my_female_dogs_mammary_glands_swollen\" title=\"Why are my female dogs mammary glands swollen?\">Why are my female dogs mammary glands swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_swollen_mammary_gland\" title=\"How do you treat a dog with a swollen mammary gland?\">How do you treat a dog with a swollen mammary gland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_is_my_spayed_dogs_nipples_swollen\" title=\"Why is my spayed dogs nipples swollen?\">Why is my spayed dogs nipples swollen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_female_dog_to_be_swollen_after_being_spayed\" title=\"Is it normal for a female dog to be swollen after being spayed?\">Is it normal for a female dog to be swollen after being spayed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nipples_to_go_back_to_normal_after_having_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nipples to go back to normal after having puppies?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nipples to go back to normal after having puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_are_my_dogs_nipples_inflamed\" title=\"Why are my dogs nipples inflamed?\">Why are my dogs nipples inflamed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Can_a_non_nursing_dog_get_mastitis\" title=\"Can a non nursing dog get mastitis?\">Can a non nursing dog get mastitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#What_are_the_signs_of_mastitis_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the signs of mastitis in dogs?\">What are the signs of mastitis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#What_does_mastitis_look_like\" title=\"What does mastitis look like?\">What does mastitis look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_can_I_treat_mastitis_in_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat mastitis in my dog at home?\">How can I treat mastitis in my dog at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Can_a_female_dogs_nipples_swell_if_not_pregnant\" title=\"Can a female dog&#8217;s nipples swell if not pregnant?\">Can a female dog&#8217;s nipples swell if not pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Can_dogs_get_mastitis_if_not_pregnant\" title=\"Can dogs get mastitis if not pregnant?\">Can dogs get mastitis if not pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_are_my_dogs_mammary_glands_swollen_after_heat\" title=\"Why are my dogs mammary glands swollen after heat?\">Why are my dogs mammary glands swollen after heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_mastitis_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs mastitis at home?\">How can I treat my dogs mastitis at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_milk_duct\" title=\"How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s milk duct?\">How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s milk duct?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_do_you_treat_mastitis_in_dogs_without_antibiotics\" title=\"How do you treat mastitis in dogs without antibiotics?\">How do you treat mastitis in dogs without antibiotics?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#What_are_symptoms_of_mastitis_in_dogs\" title=\"What are symptoms of mastitis in dogs?\">What are symptoms of mastitis in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_mastitis\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has mastitis?\">How do I know if my dog has mastitis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_a_bulge_after_being_spayed\" title=\"Why does my dog have a bulge after being spayed?\">Why does my dog have a bulge after being spayed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_swelling_to_go_down_after_spaying\" title=\"How long does it take for swelling to go down after spaying?\">How long does it take for swelling to go down after spaying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Should_there_be_swelling_after_a_spay\" title=\"Should there be swelling after a spay?\">Should there be swelling after a spay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#What_to_watch_out_for_after_spaying\" title=\"What to watch out for after spaying?\">What to watch out for after spaying?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nipples-swollen-after-spay\/#Do_female_dogs_nipples_go_back_to_normal_after_having_puppies\" title=\"Do female dogs nipples go back to normal after having puppies?\">Do female dogs nipples go back to normal after having puppies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_nipples_swollen_after_spay\"><\/span>Why are my dogs nipples swollen after spay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it was very recently (i.e. the last few weeks) <b>it is possible that she was already headed into a heat cycle. Estrogen levels take months to drop after spaying (similarly, testosterone levels do the same in male dogs after neutering). If recently spayed, she could also be suffering from symptoms of false pregnancy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_spayed_female_dogs_get_mastitis\"><\/span>Can spayed female dogs get mastitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This condition is painful and can progress quickly. Symptoms include redness and swelling of the mammary glands, decreased milk production, and more. is necessary to reduce the spread of infection. <b>Spaying female dogs is the best way to prevent mastitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_female_dogs_mammary_glands_swollen\"><\/span>Why are my female dogs mammary glands swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastitis occurs when the mammary glands, which are located in the breasts of dogs, become inflamed, <b>typically due to a bacterial infection or milk accumulation. Bacteria enter the gland through the opening in the teat and cause an infection, inflammation, and other problematic symptoms of mastitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_swollen_mammary_gland\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog with a swollen mammary gland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is mastitis treated? Most dogs with mastitis can be treated on an outpatient basis, with <b>oral antibiotics and pain medications. This treatment is ideal, as it allows the dog to remain at home with her puppies. Your veterinarian may recommend hand-milking the infected gland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_spayed_dogs_nipples_swollen\"><\/span>Why is my spayed dogs nipples swollen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen nipples in dogs is <b>a common sign seen in mastitis. Mastitis occurs when there is an infection of the mammary glands. Mastitis can occur in female dogs who are in the process of nursing. In mastitis, the dog&#8217;s mammary glands become swollen and painful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_female_dog_to_be_swollen_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>Is it normal for a female dog to be swollen after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>MINOR swelling, bruising, or redness around the incision is often related to a minor reaction to the absorbable sutures, which should resolve over time without additional treatment. Restrict\/reduce your dog&#8217;s activity (e.g. jumping, running, playing) for 7-10 days post-surgery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_nipples_to_go_back_to_normal_after_having_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s nipples to go back to normal after having puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During this weaning period, which takes <b>about one week, her teats will go back to normal, as her body gradually will stop producing milk and her puppies will start eating solid food exclusively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_nipples_inflamed\"><\/span>Why are my dogs nipples inflamed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastitis occurs when the mammary glands, which are located in the breasts of dogs, become inflamed, <b>typically due to a bacterial infection or milk accumulation. Bacteria enter the gland through the opening in the teat and cause an infection, inflammation, and other problematic symptoms of mastitis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_non_nursing_dog_get_mastitis\"><\/span>Can a non nursing dog get mastitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs, females and males, can develop mastitis when not pregnant or nursing pups. If this is the case, your dog will need to see your veterinarian immediately. Mastitis that is occurring in a dog that is not nursing puppies can be caused by cancer of the mammary glands and needs urgent attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_mastitis_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the signs of mastitis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Mastitis<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression or lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Fever (temperature over 102.5xb0F)<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Not wanting to nurse the puppies or seeming uncomfortable when nursing.<\/li>\n<li>Failure of the puppies to thrive.<\/li>\n<li>Hot, firm, swollen and painful breast tissue (mammary glands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_mastitis_look_like\"><\/span>What does mastitis look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breast swelling. Thickening of breast tissue, or a breast lump. Pain or a burning sensation continuously or while breast-feeding. Skin <b>redness, often in a wedge-shaped pattern<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_mastitis_in_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat mastitis in my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also give your dog pain medication to manage her symptoms if your vet recommends it. To help reduce her pain and discomfort, <b>place warm compresses on your dog&#8217;s nipples and gently massage them to express excess milk. You can also prevent further infection by cleaning the affected area regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_female_dogs_nipples_swell_if_not_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a female dog&#8217;s nipples swell if not pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is mastitis treated? Most dogs with mastitis can be treated on an outpatient basis, with <b>oral antibiotics and pain medications. This treatment is ideal, as it allows the dog to remain at home with her puppies. Your veterinarian may recommend hand-milking the infected gland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_mastitis_if_not_pregnant\"><\/span>Can dogs get mastitis if not pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen nipples &#8211; <b>Sometimes, but not always, the nipples and breasts will swell slightly. This can also be a sign of a phantom pregnancy, when a female may begin to show signs of being pregnant even if she&#8217;s not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_mammary_glands_swollen_after_heat\"><\/span>Why are my dogs mammary glands swollen after heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs, females and males, can develop mastitis when not pregnant or nursing pups. If this is the case, your dog will need to see your veterinarian immediately. Mastitis that is occurring in a dog that is not nursing puppies can be caused by cancer of the mammary glands and needs urgent attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_mastitis_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs mastitis at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also give your dog pain medication to manage her symptoms if your vet recommends it. To help reduce her pain and discomfort, <b>place warm compresses on your dog&#8217;s nipples and gently massage them to express excess milk. You can also prevent further infection by cleaning the affected area regularly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_unclog_a_dogs_milk_duct\"><\/span>How do you unclog a dog&#8217;s milk duct?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At home, you can <b>apply a warm compress on the teats to ease the pain and provide comfort for your dog. Less severe cases of mastitis could have the puppies nursing, which can aid in unblocking the clogged milk ducts simply by nursing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_mastitis_in_dogs_without_antibiotics\"><\/span>How do you treat mastitis in dogs without antibiotics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hand-milking should be performed every six hours.<\/b><b>The use of cabbage leaf compresses is often used to decrease pain and inflammation. Cabbage leaves should be secured to the affected mammary gland using a bandage or fitted t-shirt. Once applied, they should be left in place for two to four hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_symptoms_of_mastitis_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are symptoms of mastitis in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Mastitis<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression or lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Fever (temperature over 102.5xb0F)<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Not wanting to nurse the puppies or seeming uncomfortable when nursing.<\/li>\n<li>Failure of the puppies to thrive.<\/li>\n<li>Hot, firm, swollen and painful breast tissue (mammary glands)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_mastitis\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has mastitis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Swollen nipples &#8211; <b>Sometimes, but not always, the nipples and breasts will swell slightly. This can also be a sign of a phantom pregnancy, when a female may begin to show signs of being pregnant even if she&#8217;s not.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_a_bulge_after_being_spayed\"><\/span>Why does my dog have a bulge after being spayed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skin that looks folded over at the top or bottom of the incision. Because your dog&#8217;s stitches are pulling the incision area tightly closed, the normal skin surrounding it is somewhat looser. <b>When your dog is sitting or lying down, this looser skin may fold over the top or bottom of the incision, causing a bump<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_swelling_to_go_down_after_spaying\"><\/span>How long does it take for swelling to go down after spaying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Mild redness, bruising, or swelling around the incision. These should resolve in <b>5-7 days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_there_be_swelling_after_a_spay\"><\/span>Should there be swelling after a spay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the incision heals, you will want to check the area for redness, swelling or discharge. There may be a bit of pinkness, slight swelling and bruising as your pet heals, but <b>if the wound is exerting heat, excessive swelling is visible, pus is present or there&#8217;s oozing discharge you should contact your vet immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_watch_out_for_after_spaying\"><\/span>What to watch out for after spaying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You want to check for <b>redness, swelling, and discharge. There may be a SMALL amount of bruising, redness, or swelling as your pet heals. However, if you don&#8217;t check it twice a day, you won&#8217;t know if there is a steady change in the appearance of the incision.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_female_dogs_nipples_go_back_to_normal_after_having_puppies\"><\/span>Do female dogs nipples go back to normal after having puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The period when they transition away from milk and toward solid food is called weaning, and during this period, <b>the mother&#8217;s teats go back to normal as milk production slows to a halt. As puppies quickly grow in the weeks after their birth, they can&#8217;t continue to survive on milk alone.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are my dogs nipples swollen after spay?Can spayed female dogs get mastitis?Why are my female dogs mammary glands swollen?How do you treat a dog with a swollen mammary gland?Why is my spayed dogs nipples swollen?Is it normal for a female dog to be swollen after being spayed?How long does it take&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17026\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}