My dog's breasts got patchy discoloration after nursing. Is it normal?

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My dog had a litter in April her breast are dried up but now they have a patchy discoloration? What could that be? No discharge, no lumps and no swelling. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 7 months old | 6 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I hope Maggie's litter did great and that she was a great mother. This pigmentation actually looks completely normal. Some dogs as they age, they will accumulate more and more pigment on certain areas of their bodies. As long as she is not scratching these areas, licking them excessively I would not worry about them. If these areas become red and chronically irritated, then I would advise treatment. Again this looks like normal pigment accumulation to me since the skin otherwise is not inflammed and looks normal. Good luck with Maggie

My dog's breasts got patchy discoloration after nursing. Is it normal?

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