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My dog lady
I mated my Red nosed Pitbbul with a Blue Pitt bull. She didn't have puupes, but she developed milk. Does that mean anything?

Answer
Hi. It sounds like she could have experienced what's called a false pregnancy. Dogs will show pregnancy signs, confusing herself and her owner. Dogs can produce milk, develope other pregnancy signs, and even have contractions. It's happens a lot more than people think. All you can do if you're for sure that she's not pregnant is to cut back a bit on her food until her milk dries up, and watch her breasts for any hard, warm, red places. This is mastitis, an infection that needs vet care. Pretty girl, by the way. Good luck!