[Lani08]

Hey Guys!

I have a serious question that they vet wont answer for me so I thought that I would ask around.

I have a teacup poodle and she just finished being in heat for the first time. Now that she's done her nipples look kind of bruised. Is this something I should worry about. They dont seem to be bothering her at all. I just dont want her to get sick or anything from them.

Please give me a response back.
Thanks!

 

[PonkiPoodles]

Is it kind of a brownish color? And on the tip of the nipple?

This happened to my dog... I think it's just because of the hormones. But if it's black and blue (bruised) then I don't know about that!

 

[Lani08]

Its more of a deeper pink color. A little purple

 

[PonkiPoodles]

I'm not a vet, but I don't think you need to be worried about it... unless it's severely swollen! Then it could be a mammary gland infection.

Edit: The nipple can be slightly swollen and pinkish after a heat cycle - this is normal.