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My dog's nipple lump is growing, smelly, and seeping. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed

Hi my dog has developed a lump under one of her nipples , and see.s to be growing g , she is not In pain but its starting g to smell and seep ?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 7th, 2017

It looks like Roxy could have a mass and/or an infection. She needs to be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. Your vet can do a needle aspirate and/or biopsy to help diagnose and then treat. It may need to be removed.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on April 5th, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question.
Although a picture of it would help to give you a more specific answer, this lump/bump/growth should be ideally examined by your local vet to have a diagnosis established.
Your vet may want to perform an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy to sample the bump and determine its underlying nature.
Differentials would include skin cysts, infections, benign or more malignant type of tumors.
Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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