Hi everyone, I've got an appointment booked with my vet in a week's time.
My dog has tiny little black spots around her nipples, any ideas what they could be?
Thanks.
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Hi,
It’s difficult to tell exactly what it could be just from a photo, but it might simply be blackheads or a buildup of dirt. This is actually very common in dogs because the skin around the teats is thin and the pores can easily get blocked.
You can discuss it with your vet at your appointment :)
Best wishes,
Laure.
Following on from what we were saying. I’ve had a look under the scope. To me, it looks like dead skin.
It doesn't seem to be alive. However, it’s embedded in the skin pores like dirt.
But do let us know what the vet said.
Here are some images taken under the microscope of the nipple area
Hello
My two male Cavaliers... have that too.
I just put it down to a bit of gunk. Essentially something harmless. I take it off myself when I'm grooming them. I clean the area with hydrogen peroxide or an antiseptic. If there’s ever a sore spot: disinfect + antiseptic.
I’ll have a look under the microscope when I get a chance. Maybe it’s alive...
Why are you worried about it?
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