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swollen teats
My girl, Cherry is 18 months and finished her first season a week or so ago. I noticed that during and after her season, her nipples grew and remained larger which I understand is normal. I have also noticed that the area around the nipples, especially on the teats nearest to her back end, are bluish under the skin almost like slight bruising. Also a slight reddish mark about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch from one nipple. She is very well in herself and I don't think there is anything to worry about but would welcome advice.
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Permalink Reply by Susan Stone on
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Not to worry, this is quite nromal after the first season.
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Permalink Reply by Dennis Doyle on
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Thank you Susan
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth Ball on
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It was a revelation to me when Bella had her first season (she has now had 2) just how enlarged her nipples get and how long they stay that way. I would say enlarged for about 2 months. She also had a sort of waxy dark substance on them that wiped off with a damp cloth, and at one point had a little lactation for maybe 2 days just out of one nipple. I did take her to the vet that first time as I was clueless and looking on the internet had me concerned that this discharge may be mastitis but much to my relief I was reassured that it wasn't as there was no smell, tenderness or heat of infection, (all of which I had checked for but decided to discount what my head was telling me and check anyway, felt like a bit of an idiot) Same thing happened in the second season but didn't seem to last as long.
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Thanks Elizabeth - she's just growing up bless her. I shall critically veto any boyfriends :-)
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Quite right too, it is your parental responsibility to ensure she doesn't fall in with a bad crowd and get knocked up by the local bit of rough who isn't prepared to take care of her in the long term.
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It's a constant vigil - I'm sure she loves me too much to even look at another!
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Hi Debbie
Not been to agility as we are trying to sell house and move to Lincoln but not sure whats happening and when.
cya soon I hope Merry Christmas x
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