My dog's scratched nipple has dark, greyish skin. Should I see a vet?

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So my dog either got scratched by something on her nipple or scratched it herself. And I didn’t notice till maybe the day after, but this has happened before and we just let her lick it and it was fine in a couple days. Then today I woke up and her skin is slightly Greyish blackish around the scratched nipple. Should I go to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) may be needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My dog's scratched nipple has dark, greyish skin. Should I see a vet?

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