Why does my senior female dog have painful, oozing nipple lumps?

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Dhuli, an Indian mongrel. is 14 years old. She is sterilized. She has these lumps around her nipple and stomach and in places they are getting sore and oozing, the soars are painful, I think they burn. The veterinary situation is not very good here (a small town in India), that's why I cant get her examined by a vet at the moment. She had swollen nipples two months ago just before she came on heat which had got infected but healed later. What is happening to her? Please guide me. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | 33 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure if Dhuli is spayed or not. You say she is sterilized in the beginning of your post, but then at the end, you say she went into heat. If she was spayed, she could not go into heat. Intact dogs are prone to mammary tumors, and this may be causing her issues. These lumps look terrible, and I would be very afraid she could have malignant mammary tumors. You do need to take her into a vet asap. Best of luck.

Why does my senior female dog have painful, oozing nipple lumps?

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