What Causes Excessive Oestrogen In The Body, Fungal Infections In Dogs?
There is a medication that can be given to treat it called cabergoline. Also any self-nursing, licking, etc of nipples needs to be stopped as this stimulates continued milk production. Other causes of hyperestrogenism include ovarian cysts, ovarian tumor, and too much estrogen supplementation. Lactation can also be caused by thyroid problems, adrenal gland disease, or liver problems in dogs. She needs to be examined by a veterinarian to determine the cause of lactation and weight gain in order to treat appropriately.