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Why are my dog's nipples red and what should I do about it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 26 lbs

My female dog has red nipples. What causes that?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2019

If this is an abnormal color change, I recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian. It could indicate an infection or developing mammary tissue. It could also be related to itchy skin. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 25th, 2019

    I recommend to have Bllackey examined by her veterinarian and tested for skin and parasites. Many times, mites, ringworm or lace can cause a localized area itching. A bacterial infection is also possible. The doctor should also palpate the mammary gland to make sure there does not appear to be a tumor under the skin. Try to protect the area from further scratching as this can make it worse. You can also add an omega-3 fatty acid supplement for pets to her daily diet to improve overall skin health. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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