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Puppy Strangles.

Species: Dog
Breed: Italian Mastiff
Age: Less than 3 mon
litter of 12 puppies were born on April 13th and now 4 are showing signs of lumps full of pus on their necks. All are still eating normal, playing, learning to growl and seem healthy. What would be the cause?


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Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

It sounds like what you are describing may be something called "puppy strangles". This is a very serious, life threatening condition. It often can be treated with steroids prescribed by a vet. Hopefully they will be able to see a vet soon!

Dr. Marie.

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