My dog's nipple is inflamed and bleeding. Should I rush to the vet?

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Hi, I’m dog sitting my father’s 10year old teckel while he’s on vacation. While she was playing with my dog, she rolled over and I saw a big pink dot. I started checking what it was and it looks like a very inflamed nipple, it’s also bleeding a little, but does not seem to hurt her. I took a few pictures. Could someone look at it and tell me if I should rush her to a vet or if it can wait until my father comes back in 2 weeks. In the attached photo I included one with my pinky to compare size. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Just like in people, any unusual discharge from a nipple is not normal and could be a sign of mammary cancer. I do not think she needs to be rushed to a vet, however you should make an appointment with a vet to have it examined. It may be just mastitis, but it could be a malignant condition as well.

My dog's nipple is inflamed and bleeding. Should I rush to the vet?

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