lol i mate got pups left
If the bitch is in discomfort then why not let the pups releave her of some milk. My bitch has phantoms and accepted my two new running dog pups, which releaved her instantly and her mood changed in days, then I staved her and exercised her and slowly stopped the pups from feeding off of her, then she dried up.
I've bred her this season and am having her neutered after, that will stop it. Hope this helps.