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My 10-month-old puppy has a scraped nipple. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 months and 4 days old | 21 lbs

my dogs first nipple (from neck down) seems scrapped. not sure how or why. she doesn't seemed bothered by it unless pressed/poked she is only 10 months. she was spayed on 5/30/19 incision is healing fine nothing abnormal

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 10th, 2019

You're correct. It looks like a minor scrape. I would not be worried about it. You can put some Neosporin (or similar) on it 2-3 times per day if you would like. Thanks for the photos! Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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