My dog has brown/black dirt-like dots on her nipples. What can I use?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a focal infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

They can get small Blake heads and debris in the follicles just like we do. If it does not bother him then pay extra attention to keep it clean. You can wipe it daily with soap and water or clean it with clearsil wipes

These look like they are probably blackheads/comedones. https://www.petinsuranceu.com/comedone-syndrome-in-dogs/ Most of the time this can be treated at home with a benzoyl peroxide shampoo designed for dogs. Here's a great one: https://www.amazon.com/DermaPet-Benzoyl-Peroxide-Shampoo-DermaBenSS/dp/B00JBCGQNS/ref=sm_n_ma_dka_US_pr_ran_0_0?adId=B00JBCGQNS&creativeASIN=B00JBCGQNS&linkId=e62eca48c814102998ed6a0ec5b5b13f&tag=consumadvoca-20&linkCode=w43&ref-refURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.petinsuranceu.com%2Fcomedone-syndrome-in-dogs%2F&slotNum=0&imprToken=786O2r4KrtUEdPZP8q0xkQ&adType=smart&adMode=manual&adFormat=grid&impressionTimestamp=1555519537984 If she is licking at them a lot, or seems bothered in these areas, have her examined by your vet, as sometimes secondary bacterial infections can develop. Thanks for asking PetCoach!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a focal infection. This can also be a change in pigmentation without any other effects. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a skin infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!

Hello, this dirt you are noticing may be evidence of salivary staining. This is a result of Muñeca licking at herself due to being itchy. She may be itchy because of allergies especially around her abdomen and lower half. Other potential causes for this debris may be flea dirt. Ensure she is on monthly flea control and you can wipe the affected areas daily with skin sensitive baby wipes. If this does not improve the areas then Muñeca should be seen by a veterinarian to rule out other causes for this debris such as a skin infection or yeast infection. Best of luck and hope this helps.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a focal infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!