What are the reasons for liquid flowing from a dog's chest?

A dog with liquid flowing from its chest may be due to pregnancy, pseudo-pregnancy, mastitis, or pleural effusion.

1. Pregnancy: If a dog that has been mated has white liquid flowing from its chest, it is most likely milk. This is a normal phenomenon in pregnancy, and the owner needs to prepare for the birth.

2. Pseudo-pregnancy: If a dog that has not been mated has white liquid flowing from its chest, it may be caused by pseudo-pregnancy. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for inspection and confirmation.

3. Mastitis: If the liquid flowing from the dog's chest is thick or has a foul smell, it is likely mastitis. Treatment is necessary.

4. Pleural effusion: Pleural effusion can also cause liquid to flow from the chest and respiratory difficulty. X-ray and ultrasound examinations are required to diagnose.

5. Pregnancy:

If a dog has been mated, white liquid flowing from its chest is most likely milk. Because the mammary glands enlarge in the late stage of pregnancy, and milk is secreted before giving birth. This is a normal phenomenon and indicates that the dog is about to enter the labor stage. Therefore, the owner should pay attention to observe and take care of the dog, and prepare for the dog's delivery.

1. Pseudo-pregnancy:

If a dog has not been mated recently and white milk-like liquid flows from its chest, it is suspected to be caused by hormonal disorders resulting in pseudo-pregnancy. Because the symptoms of pseudo-pregnancy are similar to those of pregnancy, such as increased abdominal circumference, increased appetite, red nipples, and milk secretion, if the owner cannot distinguish them, it is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for B-ultrasound examination to confirm whether the dog is pseudo-pregnant.

1. Mastitis:

The dog's milk secretion is usually a clear white liquid in normal cases. If the liquid flowing from the dog's chest is very thick or has a bad smell, it is likely to be mastitis. If not treated in time, the inflammation may continue to spread. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for inspection and treatment, and follow the doctor's instructions for nursing and medication to recover the dog's health.

1. Pleural effusion:

When a dog has pleural effusion, a large amount of leaked fluid accumulates in the thoracic cavity, causing liquid to flow from the chest, and symptoms such as difficulty breathing, lethargy, and decreased appetite. However, these symptoms are not specific, and the diagnosis of pleural effusion requires X-ray and B-ultrasound examinations. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to a pet hospital as soon as possible.