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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
'''Mild cases''' often need no treatment other that discouraging maternal behaviour.
'''Mild cases''' often need no treatment other that discouraging maternal behaviour. A '''diuretic''' such as furosemide can be used to reduce fluid retention and stop lactation.
If behavioural signs are present, '''mild sedation''' with non-phenothiazine drugs can be an option. [[Phenothiazines|Phenothiazine]] drugs should not be used as they encourage prolactin release.
If behavioural signs are present, '''mild sedation''' with non-phenothiazine drugs can be an option. [[Phenothiazines|Phenothiazine]] drugs should not be used as they encourage prolactin release.