What are these black spots on my pregnant dog's nipples? Is it normal?

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I found these black spots on my possibly pregnant dog's nipples. They don't rub off easily or wash off, but they dont appear to be INSIDE her skin. She doesn't appear to be acting differently, or uncomfortable. I also wanted to note, she has extra nipples that dont appear to be growing like the rest, these don't appear to have as much, if any of the black spots. Please help! I'd like to know if this is some common treatable thing before I pay the vet to tell me nothing! Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 50 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. These appear to likely be benign hyperpigmented spots, so if Magna seems comfortable and the spots aren’t changing, my level of concern is very low. Of course, the best input is possible when a vet can see the skin in person and take a sample if necessary to test (to rule out other common causes, such as a cancerous change), but I think chances are very high that this is nothing worrisome. I hope this helps!

What are these black spots on my pregnant dog's nipples? Is it normal?

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