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Swollen nipple.

Species: Dog
Breed: rotti-lab mix
Age: 5-8 years
I have a female dog that was fixed 6 years ago. She has 1 nipple that is swollen to the size of a human big toe. It dangles from her chest and is now red in color. What is this? should I take her into the vet?


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Sometimes dogs can get one nipple that looks bigger than the others. Often this is nothing to worry about.

However, if this nipple is red, then this has me more concerned.

It's possible she's got an infection in the skin around her nipple, or even in the nipple itself. It's also possible that this is a tumor.

It's definitely a good idea to have her checked out.

I hope she is ok!

Dr. Marie.

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