What are the tiny lumps under my unspayed female dog's nipples?

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hi! under the two (most rear) nipples on my female dog there are tiny bb-like balls. these balls are under the teat themselves not visible unless you feel and sort of press under the base of the teats. what are these? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 2 months old | 90 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

What you are feeling are tumors (breast cancer); very common in dogs that are not spayed. They could be benign or malignant. I can't tell you that. You need to have them surgically removed and sent to a lab for histopathology. She should also be spayed as the same time as the masses are removed. ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/mammary-cancer-in-dogs/ )

What are the tiny lumps under my unspayed female dog's nipples?

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