After pregnancy ailments

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Last week we discussed the infected dog’s uterus (womb) during the period immediately after she has given birth.  There are two conditions that affect the breast of bitches even as she nurses her puppies.  Both conditions are associated with an inflammatory process, of the breast, (mastitis).  We will deal with only one today.

Caked breasts (galactomastitis)

Usually, this ailment emerges when the mammary glands are filled with too much milk.  This problem can result from several causes, working singly or together.  Firstly, if there is an