After Birth Care Continued II

Keep a keen eye and regularly examining the queen will help to keep on top of these issues but being prepared and informed of the potential symptoms is crucial. Perhaps one of the most obvious symptoms will come from physical examination.

White discharge emitting from the uterus area will indicate infection. A thick consistency is often diagnosed as Pyometra, a non-fatal infection that should be treated promptly with a course of antibiotics.

Despite this not being a fatal infection, if left untreated it can escalate into a serious condition that will require the queen to be fixed. For some breeders this can be truly problematic and regular examinations will be kept up on a regular basis.