Why is my puppy's nipple red and swollen? What should I do now?

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My 13 week old golden retriever puppy has an inflamed nipple. Can you describe what this is and how to go about treating it? We will be taking her to the vet as soon as possible. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 months old | 20 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your puppy! It is difficult to tell for certain from a photo, but it looks as though Mollie could have a pustule located adjacent to her nipple and that is what you are seeing. this is a little spot of infection under the skin (like a whitehead pimple in people). This isn't uncommon in puppies (we call it puppy pyoderma) and we often treat with a medicated shampoo or topical antibiotic in mild cases. I would wash the area with a mild soap and apply a triple antibiotic ointment for now and schedule an appointment with the vet to have it looked at to be on the safe side, as I said it is impossible to say for certain from a photo if this is exactly what is going on.

Why is my puppy's nipple red and swollen? What should I do now?

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