Kits weaned too early? Swollen mammary glands

[RR MiniSatins]

Hi, I just received a doe that was taken out of a bad situation. I guess she had a litter that died when they were about 3 1/2 or 4 weeks. :? (really?!) Anyway, she seems pretty healthy, but her teats are swollen, not hot and no discharge, but very lumpy and full. I read on here that mint will help dry her up, but I won't be able to get to the store till tomorrow. Anything else that might help in the meantime? Thanks

 

[MamaSheepdog]

You can apply cabbage leaves to her teats which will help stop milk production. You can also apply hot (not too hot!) compresses to her teats- the warmth may cause her milk to spontaneously let down, but if not you can try to express the milk for her.

 

[MaggieJ]

Mint, catnip and sage are all good herbs for reducing milk production. Sage is very palatable to rabbits, but mint may be more effective.