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Dog's nipples red and swollen, no pain. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 15 lbs

My dog has two nipples that are red and a bit swollen. He has no discomfort no change in his attitude no pain. Should i be concern? Or what can i do to help him?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2018

The swelling is mild and the signs are quite generic at this stage. In my opinion they are unlikely to be caused by anything at this stage and will require only monitoring. Should the signs persist or deteriorate in the next 48hours, a check up would be required. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 24th, 2019

    I see what you mean, but they don't look too swollen and red to me. I would keep an eye on them for now. If they stay this way over the next 24-48 hours or get worse, then I would be worried and have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

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