Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 2/14/2009

Question
I have a 2 year old female beagle. She has a small scab on one of her nipples. We think she may have had a false pregnancy but not for sure. I am just a little concerned about this and am curious on what this is, and should she go to the vet? And I am also curious about how much she sleeps, she is always sleeping. I have several dogs and she sleeps more than any of them, its like thats all she does is sleep? Should this concern me?? Thanks for taking the time to read this and I would greatly appreciate a response. Again thanks so much.

Answer
It could be a flase pregnancy. If she is not spayed, then that is something to consider. It could also be mastitis or even a tumor that is secreting.  I would have it checked out.  They can do blood tests to see if there is something that is making the dog sleepy and dull.