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My female dog has an enlarged nipple, but it doesn't bother her. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

My female dog has one enlarged nipple, it doesn’t seem to bother her

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2020

It is possibly local skin fold infection or mild inflammation around the nipple. Please, clean the area with antiseptic skin solution (ideally containing 4% chlorhexidine, for example Hibiclens) twice a day for 4-5 days. If it does not get better, you will need to take Lady to your local vets for a check.

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