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My dog's nipples look saggy after first heat. Is she pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 10 days old

My pup her her first season about 1/2 months ago recently iv notice her back 4 nipples are saggy like she’s had a litter what does this mean? She’s never been near male dog

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2018

Hi there. When your dog has experienced heat cycles, their bodies will react differently from dog to dog. Much like puberty in humans, with the beginnings of such hormonal fluxes, breast enlargement as well as vulvar are common and may be permanent. Certain types of infections, called pyometras, are also a possibility-if your pup is lethargic, not eating or drinking, or has purulent discharge she should see a vet immediately.

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