Another Mastitis question

[Sabrina67]

Ok. We took out cow to the Vet last Friday. He gave her a shot to dry up her milk, a Vitamin shot and Antibiotic for us to continue at home. Should her milk dry up pretty fast? She was hardly giving any milk at all and now her udder is so full she is having trouble walking. The Vet told us not to milk her , so we haven't. But tonight we milked her enough to give her some relief. Her udder is still very hard and has clumpy milk. Is this normal for dry off.
I am going to call the Vet first thing in the morning and see what he says. I sure hope it doesn't mean another 40 mile round trip to the Vet...or another 125.00 bottle of medsI also hope this doesn't mean she has a chronic case of Mastitis
I just have no idea what to expect. I thought the shot would dry her right up and that would be that. Any ideas?

[topside1]

Usually when a seller is selling something it's generally for a reason. I think the old saying was if the deal is to good to be true, then you should just walk away from it....Not meaning you made a mistake Sabrina, just reminding everyone to check aged animals out thoroughly long before buying....Hope everything works out, ask questions of your Vet, make them earn their money....Wish I could be of more help, I know how much you love your new cow.....TJ

[Sabrina67]

I have figured out we didn't make the best decision, but was hoping to at least get her better before we try to sell her. The Vet was pretty optomistic that the Mastitis should clear up. But not sure it wouldn't recur. I just have no clue if the shot to dry her up works soon. or takes a while. She seems to be very uncomfortable.
Tj Thanks for the post. Just answering IS help

[topside1]

Like I said wish I knew more about the present problem, I raise dairy calves and dairy goats and have never encountered a case of mastitis. Once again become a pain in the Vets side...good luck....if this helps at all, when I dry off a dairy goat it takes a least 7 days for the udder to begin shrinking....

[Sabrina67]

Thanks, I just hate to see her so uncomfortable.She didn't come up and while we brought her to the barn she was having trouble walking she was so full. I hated to milk any out but was hoping to give her a small amount of relief.
On the upside she is eating like crazy. She already looks so much better....now if this dang udder would co-operate. lol

[topside1]

keep her off grains, eating grains promotes milk production...

[Madsaw]

Sabrina,
I sent you a PM. USE THE INFO IN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bob