My unspayed dog has a red nipple. Should I spay her before heat?

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I just noticed my dog, she has one nipple in red colour. It is just a little bit bigger than the others. Her behavior is normal otherwise and she had not been spayed yet tho Im going to have her do it soon. She might also be nearing her heat. Why? And also is it better to spay before heat or after heat?? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 5.1 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

That nipple could be infected (mastitis) so first you need to resolve that before any surgical procedure. Mastitis is generally caused by an infection so appropriate antibiotics are required. It is best to spay at least three weeks after heat. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My unspayed dog has a red nipple. Should I spay her before heat?

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