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Kris B
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Kris B asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Need help with my mini doxie?

My mini dachshund is 11 months old and about two months ago had her first heat. We watched her like a hawk and she definitely did not come into contact with any males so she is not pregnant. However, today when we got home we were rubbing her tummy and noticed that one of her nipples was very red and very swollen. It doesn't seem to hurt her, but this is a new development since this morning. If anyone has any suggestions, please help because our vet is gone for the day.

Update:

Sophylakes is an idiot. http://www.akc.org/breeds/dachshund/

If you read that information it clearly states that the dachshund is recognized in BOTH standard and miniature which means there is such a breed.

Sorry, can't stand MORONS!

She's not spayed because she's registered and when she's older we are planning to breed her. Just not yet as she is still a puppy.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    She may have gotten into something that and had a reaction one that nipple if she is not in pain and it is not getting worse don't worry and call vet in the moring .

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Are you CERTAIN that she NEVER got in touch with a male? The average K9 gestation is 60-65 days, so the timing does fit for this to be milk production.

    Another concern is breast cancer, which is fairly common in dogs. The only way to reduce this risk is to get her spayed as soon as possible. In fact, animals that are spayed BEFORE their first heat have a 91% reduced risk for breast cancer! Spaying her will keep her healthier and help her to live longer.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Go to the vet tomorrow. It may be the beginning of mastitis which does require treatment. It most often occurs in nursing dogs, but not always.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i would watch it if gets any worse or doesn't go away then call the vet. if you dont want to get her fixed and are worried about her having puppies they do make little diapers that you put on them when they are in heat.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I'd call the office anyway. If not get her in tomorrow.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    why isn"t she spayed??? if she was in heat 9 weeks ago, this could very well be a false pregnancy.. or a mammary gland infection- if you are not showing her, it would be healthier to spay her.

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