My 10-month-old puppy's nipples are red. Is she in heat or sick?

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My puppy is 10 months, I've notice two of her nipples are red. And I've notice that a third nipple is becoming red, what can I do?

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that she is heading into her first heat if she isn't spayed. She is about the right age to go into heat for the first time, and you can see changes in the nipples when a dog goes into heat. If she is spayed, then she could have a skin infection in that area, and I would take her into the vet for an exam on Monday.

My 10-month-old puppy's nipples are red. Is she in heat or sick?

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