Help! My puppy's nipples are red and irritated. What's the problem?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 28 days old | 11 lbs
My puppy has 2 nipples that are scanned and look irritated. What could it be?
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Published on April 6th, 2019
This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Samson regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.
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Published on December 19th, 2016
This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Roady regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or cyclosporin in order to stop the allergy.
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Published on February 10th, 2018
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Food allergies are a possibility in cats, however, fleas can also cause an allergic reaction that may look like this. Bacterial, fungal, and certain mites can also cause redness and itching, so a skin scrape would help make a diagnosis. Your vet can also recommend topical wipes, rinses, and ointments that may help with the itching and infection if present. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!
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